Serif Humanist Gevo 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, packaging, branding, warm, literary, traditional, friendly, handcrafted, readability, heritage tone, human warmth, literary voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, old-style, organic, slightly irregular.
A warm serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly modeled strokes that suggest broad-nib influence. The outlines show gentle flare and subtle unevenness, giving the letters an organic, slightly hand-shaped feel rather than a strictly mechanical one. Curves are round and generous, joins are smooth, and terminals often finish with a small flick or tapered edge. Spacing and rhythm read open and steady, with a comfortable, bookish texture in continuous text.
This face is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial settings where a warm, traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for literary titling, boutique branding, and packaging that benefits from a crafted, heritage tone while remaining clear and readable.
The overall tone feels classic and approachable—traditional without being severe. Its mild irregularity and calligraphic hints lend a human, crafted character suited to storytelling, editorial voice, and heritage-leaning identities.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic old-style reading experience with a human, calligraphic undercurrent. It prioritizes comfortable rhythm and approachable charm over rigid precision, aiming for a familiar, literary voice that still feels distinctive in display sizes.
Capital forms are relatively broad with restrained, understated detailing, while the lowercase carries much of the personality through lively terminals and gently varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same old-style sensibility, with soft curves and slightly calligraphic shaping that keeps them consistent with the text color.