Serif Normal Kolan 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, authoritative, refined, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic modulation. Stems are sturdy but taper into finer hairlines, especially in diagonals and joins, giving an engraved, book-roman feel. Proportions are moderately compact with a steady rhythm; counters are open and rounded, and curves transition smoothly into terminals. The lowercase shows traditional shapes (two-storey a and g, a curled ear on g, and a compact e), while figures appear lining with clear stroke contrast and slightly rounded forms.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-flavored branding where a refined, authoritative tone is important.
The tone is traditional and cultured, evoking editorial and academic typography. Its contrast and sculpted serifs suggest seriousness and authority, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that provides familiar readability with elevated contrast and a polished, literary character. It aims to deliver a classic typographic voice that feels at home in print-like compositions while remaining clear in contemporary layouts.
Capitals read confidently with strong verticals and careful serif shaping, and the overall texture stays even in paragraph settings. The design leans toward a classic print aesthetic, balancing sharp hairlines with robust main strokes for a crisp, formal presence.