Serif Normal Kasu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Esperanto' by Linotype, 'Strato Pro' by Mostardesign, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, 'PF Diplomat Serif' by Parachute, and 'Capitolium 2' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, text reading, classicism, credibility, editorial tone, print comfort, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, calligraphic, texty.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and a dark, confident color in text. Curves show a calligraphic influence with diagonal stress, while verticals are crisp and comparatively stronger. Proportions are moderate with a readable x-height and clear ascenders/descenders; counters are open and well-shaped, and joins are smoothly bracketed rather than abrupt. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and extenders, matching the text rhythm rather than standing as rigid lining figures.
Best suited to continuous reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where its contrast and bracketed serifs create a familiar, comfortable texture. It also works well for headlines and subheads that need a traditional, credible tone, especially in print-oriented design and formal documents.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking established publishing and academic settings. It feels formal and composed, with a refined seriousness that suits informational or authoritative voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic typographic voice. Its contrast, stress, and oldstyle numerals suggest a focus on fluent, book-like rhythm and a timeless editorial character rather than a display-only aesthetic.
Capitals present sturdy, classical silhouettes with balanced widths and clean terminals, and the lowercase shows a steady reading rhythm with distinctive, lively shapes (notably the two-storey forms and the serifed diagonals). The ampersand and punctuation follow the same restrained, book-centered style, keeping the texture consistent across long passages.