Serif Normal Onwi 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, editorial leads, packaging, editorial, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, editorial tone, classic text, strong presence, print color, bracketed serifs, round terminals, soft joins, ball terminals, compact counters.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that read crisp but not razor-sharp. The letterforms show generous curves and softly tapered joins, with rounded ball terminals appearing in places (notably on lowercase forms), giving the heavy weight a slightly warm, traditional texture. Proportions lean moderately wide in round letters while some verticals and diagonals feel more compact, creating a subtle, lively rhythm rather than strict uniformity. In text, the dense color and firm serifs produce strong line definition and clear word shapes, with counters kept relatively tight for a deliberate, print-like presence.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial lead-ins where a confident serif voice is needed. It should also perform effectively on book covers, magazine titles, and premium packaging, especially when aiming for a traditional, print-forward look with strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting confidence and tradition. Its weight and contrast suggest seriousness and authority, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly rigid or austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a heavier, attention-holding weight, balancing sharp serif structure with rounded, friendly terminals. It seems built to deliver a dense, authoritative typographic color while retaining the familiar cues of classic book and editorial typography.
The numerals match the texty, old-style sensibility: they are sturdy, high-contrast, and feel designed to sit comfortably in running text rather than as purely geometric display figures. Spacing in the sample text appears compact enough to create a cohesive, dark page color without collapsing legibility at large sizes.