Serif Normal Kokun 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, essays, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, trustworthy, readability, text setting, classic tone, editorial voice, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle figures, open counters, calligraphic, texty.
This serif has bracketed, gently cupped serifs and a moderate, bookish contrast between thick and thin strokes. Curves are round and open, with smooth joins and a calm, even rhythm across words. The proportions feel traditional: capitals are sturdy and stately, while the lowercase shows a slightly calligraphic flow with a two‑storey “g” and a compact, balanced “a”. Numerals appear oldstyle (with varied heights and descenders), contributing to an editorial, text-first texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its moderate contrast and open forms maintain clarity. It also fits formal documents, reports, and print materials that benefit from a conventional, reputable serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with an academic, literary voice rather than a trendy or decorative one. It reads as authoritative and familiar, suited to contexts where tradition, clarity, and credibility are important.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Details like bracketed serifs, measured contrast, and oldstyle numerals suggest an aim toward comfortable continuous reading and a classic editorial tone.
In text, spacing and serif shaping create a stable horizontal line and a comfortable reading color, with punctuation and the ampersand matching the same restrained, traditional character. The design avoids exaggerated details, leaning on subtle stroke modulation and conservative terminals for a dependable, print-oriented feel.