Serif Normal Kikiw 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial design, headlines, brand identity, editorial, literary, formal, classic, refined, timelessness, readability, editorial voice, classic refinement, bracketed, crisp, sharp, bookish, traditional.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, giving strokes a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Capitals are broad and steady with confident horizontals and tapered terminals, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and clear ascender/descender reach. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and e) are smooth and controlled, with relatively tight apertures and a measured, even rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and sturdy verticals that read well at display sizes.
Well-suited to book interiors, magazine layouts, and other editorial contexts where a traditional, high-contrast serif is expected. It also performs effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a classic, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—polished, composed, and slightly bookish. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast convey authority and tradition, lending a refined, literary character to headlines and longer-form typography alike.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a timeless presence—balancing dignified capitals, readable lowercase forms, and a polished finish for editorial and literary applications.
Text settings show consistent color with a distinctly crisp edge, where the contrast and fine hairlines become a defining feature. The design favors clarity and formality over softness, and the spacing feels calibrated for comfortable reading when given adequate size and line spacing.