Serif Normal Kodaz 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, neutrality, text workhorse, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, transitional, balanced, open counters.
A conventional serif with moderate contrast and bracketed serifs, combining sturdy verticals with gently tapered joins. The forms are relatively compact and evenly proportioned, with rounded bowls and clear, open counters that keep text color steady in paragraphs. Terminals tend toward sharp, lightly flared endings rather than heavy ball shapes, and the overall drawing favors clean, slightly calligraphic stress without feeling ornate. Numerals align with the text style, showing firm stems and smooth curves suited to continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form text such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif structure support sustained reading. It can also serve comfortably in reports, institutional materials, and headlines that need a traditional, polished voice without calling attention to the letterforms.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet authority that reads as traditional and composed. Its restrained detailing and consistent rhythm evoke editorial and academic settings rather than display-forward styling. The impression is refined and trustworthy, aiming for clarity over personality.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in structure, carefully restrained in contrast and detailing, and optimized for a consistent reading rhythm across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm appear even, producing a stable texture at larger sizes. Uppercase letters feel stately without excessive width, while the lowercase maintains familiar, readable silhouettes with a straightforward, workmanlike character.