Serif Humanist Kena 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form, print, branding, classic, literary, warm, traditional, refined, readability, tradition, warmth, craft, bracketed, old-style, calligraphic, bookish, texty.
A warm old-style serif with bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that suggest a broad-nib or calligraphic origin. The forms favor rounded bowls and softly modeled joins, with moderate stroke modulation and slightly asymmetrical, humanist details. Capitals are sturdy and formal without feeling rigid, while the lowercase shows lively rhythm through varied entry/exit strokes, a two-storey a, compact e, and a long, slightly curved descender on g. Numerals follow the same text-friendly, old-style sensibility with noticeable curves and modest contrast.
This font is well suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a comfortable reading rhythm matters. It can also support heritage-leaning branding, invitations, and packaging that benefit from traditional serif cues and a cultivated, humanist texture.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a humane, approachable warmth rather than a sharp or high-fashion attitude. It reads as traditional and trustworthy, suited to content that wants historical continuity and a crafted feel.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, readable serif with historical, calligraphic undertones—balancing classic proportions with enough organic variation to keep paragraphs lively and inviting.
Spacing and color appear even in running text, with a steady baseline and clear word shapes. Small flares and angled terminals add a subtle hand-made texture, helping the face feel less mechanical while remaining controlled and legible.