Serif Normal Kirod 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pujarelah' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, branding, classic, editorial, literary, formal, refined, editorial tone, literary text, classic elegance, refined branding, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic, high-waisted.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, hairline-like horizontals and tapered joins. Serifs are finely bracketed and controlled, giving strokes a sculpted, chiseled finish rather than a blunt slab feel. Proportions lean toward a traditional book face: capitals are stately and relatively wide, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm with compact bowls and clear counters. Curves resolve into sharp terminals (notably on letters like C, S, and a), and diagonals in V/W/X are clean and tightly tensioned, reinforcing a polished, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, essays, and magazines where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand systems where contrast and sharp detailing can add sophistication, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness that reads as authoritative and well-mannered. Its high-contrast elegance adds a sense of luxury and ceremony, while the restrained detailing keeps it suitable for sober, content-first typography rather than decorative display.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary text-serif impression with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, balancing readability with an unmistakably formal, editorial character.
In the sample text, the face produces a bright page color with prominent hairlines, so spacing and line length will strongly influence comfort at smaller sizes. Numerals appear lining and similarly high-contrast, matching the text’s formal cadence.