Serif Normal Ofrey 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, traditional, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, classic text, editorial voice, print tradition, professional tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and a clear calligraphic modulation through the strokes. The letterforms show moderate roundness in bowls and terminals, with slightly flared ends and soft, ink-trap-free joins that keep counters open and legible. Uppercase forms are balanced and sturdy, while lowercase has a compact rhythm with two‑storey “a” and “g,” a curved “y” descender, and a subtly angled crossbar on “e.” Numerals appear in an oldstyle (text-figure) style with varying heights and some descenders, aligning naturally with running text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for academic documents, reports, and institutional communications, and can carry pull quotes or section heads with a measured, formal emphasis.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking printed books, newspapers, and academic material. Its calm rhythm and familiar proportions read as dependable and refined rather than attention-seeking, with a slightly warm, humanist flavor from the softly shaped serifs and terminals.
The design appears intended as a versatile, familiar text serif that prioritizes readability and an established print-like character. Its bracketed serifs, restrained detailing, and text-figure numerals suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and classic typographic conventions.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity at larger text sizes with consistent spacing and an even color across lines. The punctuation and dots (notably on “i/j”) are round and prominent, supporting readability, and the capitals provide a dignified presence for headings without becoming ornate.