Serif Normal Komod 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amerigo BT' by Bitstream, 'Askan' and 'Candide' by Hoftype, 'Mestiza' by Lechuga Type, 'Memento' by Linotype, and 'Capitolium 2' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, credibility, text setting, versatility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, tapered strokes, open counters.
This serif has a traditional, bookish structure with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves show subtle calligraphic tapering, while verticals remain steady, creating a calm, readable rhythm. The lowercase includes classic oldstyle cues—most noticeably a two-storey “g” with a pronounced ear and a flowing bowl—paired with open apertures and generous counters. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide, with crisp terminals and balanced spacing that stays even in text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and open counters support sustained legibility. It also fits reports, academic or cultural materials, and brand identities that benefit from a trustworthy, traditional serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking printed literature and institutional clarity. It reads as formal without becoming austere, with a quiet warmth from the tapered stroke endings and bracketed serifs.
The design appears aimed at a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading and familiar letterforms. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to balance typographic tradition with clean, contemporary production needs.
In the sample text, word shapes remain stable and well differentiated at larger sizes, with punctuation and numerals matching the same restrained, traditional voice. The figure set appears straightforward and text-oriented, with clear distinctions between similar forms.