Serif Normal Ollus 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, branding, bookish, warm, classic, approachable, literary, readability, traditional tone, humanist warmth, editorial utility, bracketed, rounded, calligraphic, flared, soft.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the texture even and readable. Strokes are steady and predominantly monoline, with subtle flare and swelling where curves meet stems, giving the letters a slightly calligraphic feel without becoming high-contrast. Capitals are broad and stable, with classical proportions; the curved letters (C, G, O, Q) are open and smooth, while the diagonals (V, W, X) are crisp but not sharp. Lowercase forms show a single-storey a and g, a compact, arched m and n, and a modestly sized, round i/j dot; overall spacing reads open and calm in text.
It performs well for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a classical voice are important. The broad capitals and friendly lowercase also make it suitable for headlines, pull quotes, and brand communications that want a traditional yet approachable serif presence.
The font conveys a familiar, literary tone—more inviting than formal—suited to long-form reading while still feeling distinctly serifed and traditional. Its softened terminals and mild calligraphic inflection add warmth and humanism, avoiding the severity of strict modern serifs.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif with a gently humanized finish—prioritizing comfortable reading and familiar forms while adding softness through rounded transitions and subtly flared details.
Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel with rounded bowls and varied widths, blending comfortably into running text. The sample text shows consistent rhythm and a smooth typographic color, with sturdy serifs that remain clear at larger paragraph sizes.