Serif Other Ohpu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, book covers, magazines, branding, elegant, editorial, whimsical, literary, vintage, distinctive display, ornamental serif, classic with twist, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, swashy.
This serif presents high-contrast strokes with pronounced modulation and finely tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into wedge-like feet, giving the outlines a sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Curves are generous and somewhat narrow in the bowls, while verticals stay crisp and dominant, creating a lively rhythm across words. Several glyphs show distinctive, decorative touches—such as curled or hooked terminals and occasional swash-like joins—adding personality while keeping an overall cohesive, upright texture.
This font is well suited to display typography such as headlines, titles, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a refined, characterful serif. It can work effectively for book covers and editorial layouts where its contrast and decorative details can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels elegant and bookish with a playful, slightly eccentric edge. Its sharp contrast and flared details suggest classic refinement, while the quirky terminals and occasional flourishes add a hint of theatricality and charm.
The design appears intended to blend a traditional high-contrast serif foundation with individualized, ornamental terminals to create a distinctive voice for display settings. It aims to read as classical at a glance while offering memorable, stylized details on closer inspection.
In the sample text, the high contrast and tapered details stand out most at display sizes, where the fine hairlines and distinctive terminals remain visible. The numerals follow the same contrasty, serifed construction, reinforcing a consistent, classical-but-decorative voice across letters and figures.