Serif Normal Obgog 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic serif, print focus, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than blocky. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with a slightly calligraphic stress visible in rounded forms like C and O. Lowercase has compact, sturdy bowls and clear joins; the two‑storey a and g, along with the curved descenders on j, p, q, and y, give it a traditional text rhythm. Figures are lining and proportional, with the 2 and 3 showing distinctive, sculpted curves and the 0 kept open and elliptical.
It suits book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, and it scales well into display use for headlines, pull quotes, and section openers. The distinctive lining figures and crisp capitals also make it a solid choice for branding, invitations, and other formal print applications that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast serif.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, reading as literary and editorial rather than casual or quirky. Its high-contrast structure and sharp finishing details convey formality and a sense of established authority, suitable for settings where tradition and credibility matter.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a slightly oldstyle flavor—prioritizing familiar letterforms, strong contrast, and refined detailing for professional text and headline work.
Stroke endings frequently resolve into fine points or teardrop-like terminals, adding sparkle at text sizes while keeping counters relatively open. Spacing in the samples appears balanced for continuous reading, and the italic is not shown, reinforcing an intentionally straightforward, upright voice.