Serif Normal Gakam 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazine, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text italic, editorial voice, classic elegance, emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, lively rhythm, teardrop terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. The serifs are bracketed and tapered, with sharp entry strokes and occasional teardrop-like terminals that give the outlines a lightly calligraphic flavor. Capitals are elegant and moderately wide with crisp hairlines and confident main stems, while lowercase forms show a fluid, pen-driven rhythm with distinct italic joins and angled cross strokes. Numerals follow the same italic construction, mixing strong verticals with thin connecting strokes for a cohesive text color.
Well-suited to long-form and editorial typography where an italic with strong contrast can provide emphasis, voice, or quoted material. It also works effectively for refined titles, pull quotes, and formal collateral where a traditional, polished serif impression is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and editorial polish. Its energetic slant and crisp contrast add a refined sense of motion, reading as formal without feeling rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances legibility with an expressive, pen-influenced character. Its crisp contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a composed, traditional reading experience while retaining a lively italic cadence.
Stroke contrast is strong enough that spacing and kerning become visually important, especially around narrow letters and punctuation in running text. The design maintains consistent italic logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a unified voice in mixed-case settings.