Serif Normal Lafi 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType and 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, print, academic, classic, literary, formal, stately, readability, tradition, editorial utility, text setting, institutional tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, robust serifs, large apertures, readable.
A sturdy, traditional serif with bracketed terminals and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show clear but moderate modulation, with rounded joins and generously curved bowls that keep forms open and legible. Serifs are confident and slightly flared, giving a grounded baseline while maintaining smooth transitions into stems. Capitals feel broad and stable, and the lowercase has a compact, workmanlike texture with a single-storey “g” and a distinctly hooked “f” that adds character without becoming decorative. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a softly modeled, bookish presence.
It is well suited to extended reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and open counters support comfortable text setting. It can also serve for formal headings, academic material, and print collateral that benefits from a conventional, trustworthy serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, evoking printed books, editorial craft, and institutional formality. It reads as serious and composed rather than trendy, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading and measured, thoughtful messaging.
The design appears intended as a practical, general-purpose text serif: familiar proportions, moderate stroke modulation, and robust serifs aimed at reliable readability and a timeless editorial feel.
The face shows consistent spacing and a comfortable color in text, with rounded counters and clear letter differentiation. Details like the beaked/angled terminals on some capitals and the prominent, bracketed serifs give it a slightly traditional, newsroom-or-book-serif flavor while remaining restrained.