Serif Normal Jene 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazine, invitations, classic, literary, formal, old-style, traditional text, editorial tone, calligraphic flavor, elegant contrast, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, ink-trap, angled terminals.
A high-contrast serif with calligraphic modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that flare into pointed terminals. Curves are generously rounded while joins and stroke endings show subtle sharpening, giving the outlines a lively, inked feel. Proportions lean slightly narrow with crisp capitals and a moderate x-height; the lowercase shows clear differentiation between bowls and stems, and the overall rhythm alternates between stout verticals and tapered hairlines for an elegant texture in text.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and distinctive terminals also make it effective for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined headlines, as well as formal printed materials such as invitations or programs.
The tone is classic and literary, with a slightly old-world warmth rather than a cool, modern austerity. Sharp terminals and energetic stroke transitions add a hint of drama, making it feel suited to traditional publishing and refined editorial settings.
The design appears intended to evoke a conventional, bookish serif tradition with added sharpness and movement from calligraphic detailing. It balances readability with character, aiming for a lively page color and a distinctly classical voice.
Numerals and uppercase forms carry pronounced contrast and pointed finishing strokes that read well at display sizes, while the lowercase maintains a steady text color. The ampersand and curved letters emphasize the font’s calligraphic influence through tapered joins and subtly asymmetric detailing.