Serif Normal Kodas 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, print body, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, book typography, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a slightly calligraphic construction that reads as an oldstyle-influenced text face. Curves are round and open, with soft transitions into the serifs rather than abrupt terminals. Uppercase forms are stately and well-proportioned, while lowercase letters have compact, readable shapes and modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same serifed, traditional drawing with smooth curves and consistent alignment to the text rhythm.
It performs well in continuous reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an understated serif texture is preferred. It also suits magazine typography and formal documents that benefit from a traditional, polished voice.
Overall, the tone is classic and literary, with a quiet formality suited to long-form reading. The detailing feels refined rather than decorative, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, book-oriented serif with classic proportions and restrained contrast, prioritizing comfortable readability and a familiar typographic color in paragraph settings.
The spacing and rhythm appear even in paragraph setting, with clear word shapes and a steady baseline. Serifs are not overly sharp, and terminals tend to resolve with subtle flare or taper, keeping the texture smooth at text sizes.