Serif Normal Kunug 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, publishing, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, text clarity, traditional tone, editorial utility, print readability, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, balanced, printlike.
A balanced serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show a steady, even rhythm with fairly open counters and clear differentiation between verticals and curves. Capitals are proportioned for readability with traditional Roman construction, while lowercase forms keep a measured, bookish texture; terminals are mostly crisp rather than calligraphically soft. Figures appear lining and proportional, with oldstyle-like curvature and sturdy stems that keep numerals legible in text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts such as magazines and journals. It also fits formal documents—reports, programs, and institutional materials—where a conventional serif texture and high legibility are priorities.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed books, editorial typography, and institutional communications. It feels calm and authoritative without becoming ornate, giving text a familiar, dependable voice.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: conservative in structure, consistent in color, and optimized for comfortable reading across paragraphs and mixed-case settings while maintaining a dignified, traditional character.
Shapes favor clarity over display theatrics: round letters stay smooth and controlled, joins are clean, and spacing reads even in paragraph settings. The italic is not shown, and the design impression here comes from the upright roman only.