Serif Normal Kade 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, traditional tone, print elegance, editorial clarity, bracketed, crisp, balanced, transitional, calligraphic.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Capitals are wide and stately with smooth curves (notably in C and O) and tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a compact, sturdy rhythm with clear entry/exit strokes. The numerals are lining and proportioned with open counters and strong vertical stress, maintaining a consistent, print-oriented color across mixed text.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it can also carry pull quotes, section heads, and refined display lines at larger sizes. The clear lining numerals and sturdy capitals make it appropriate for formal materials such as programs, announcements, and invitation-style typography.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a refined, bookish character. Its high-contrast structure and sharp finishing details suggest an elegant, slightly ceremonial voice that still reads as familiar and conventional.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a familiar literary tone while remaining crisp and dignified in contemporary layout. Its proportions and detailing aim to balance elegance with reliable readability in continuous text.
Diagonal forms like V, W, and X keep sharp joins and clean tapering, and rounded letters retain generous interior space for clarity. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates a steady, upright texture with a measured, classical cadence.