Serif Normal Likip 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, legal, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, professionalism, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, sharp terminals.
A traditional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle influence: round characters have gently angled stress, counters feel open, and joins are clean without excessive detailing. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm with moderate ascenders/descenders and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and serif treatment, reading well in text while still feeling formal.
This font fits long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desirable. It also works well for formal documents, academic materials, and brand communications that need a credible, established tone, with enough contrast to carry titles and pull quotes.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a polished, institutional confidence. It feels suited to established publishing and heritage contexts—serious, composed, and slightly traditional rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, offering a dependable, professional texture for continuous reading and restrained display use.
The design balances sharp terminals and sturdy serifs to maintain clarity at display sizes while retaining a text-friendly texture. Spacing appears measured and consistent, producing a smooth line color in paragraphs and a dignified presence in headlines.