Serif Other Opliv 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, print, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, tradition, authority, display punch, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, calligraphic, crisp, refined.
This serif design combines compact proportions with distinctly shaped, bracketed serifs and subtly flared stroke endings. Stems are clean and fairly straight, while curves transition with moderate contrast and a slightly calligraphic feel. The lowercase shows traditional, readable forms with a two-storey “a” and “g”, compact bowls, and short, tidy terminals; capitals sit firmly with sharp apexes and confident verticals. Numerals follow the same disciplined rhythm, with rounded forms that feel sturdy rather than delicate.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and display lines where a classic serif character is desired. It can serve for branding and packaging that aims for tradition and authority, while still maintaining good text clarity in longer passages.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting a traditional print heritage with a mildly decorative edge. It feels poised and formal without becoming ornate, lending a composed, editorial voice suited to serious or cultured contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with a touch of distinctive shaping in the serifs and terminals. It balances conventional letterforms with crisp, slightly flared details to stand out in headlines while remaining dependable in paragraph settings.
The serif treatment is a defining feature: serifs read as tapered and slightly wedge-like, giving the letters a crisp finish and a faintly engraved impression at display sizes. Spacing and rhythm appear even in text, with enough sharpness in details to keep headlines lively.