Serif Normal Korig 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, book titles, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, old-world, formal, scholarly, historical tone, engraved look, formal voice, display impact, beaked serifs, chamfered corners, angular, engraved, blackletter-influenced.
A sharp, angular serif with compact proportions and a disciplined vertical rhythm. Strokes are sturdy with clear contrast, and terminals frequently resolve into beak-like, wedge serifs. Many joins and curves are treated with chamfered, faceted corners rather than smooth rounds, giving bowls and counters an octagonal, cut-stone feel. Uppercase forms are stately and upright with firm crossbars and crisp diagonals; lowercase keeps a relatively even color while showing pointed feet and brisk, calligraphic-like terminals.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, titles, and brand marks where its carved, formal personality can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or section heads, particularly in historical, editorial, or institutional contexts where a traditional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an old-world, crafted character that recalls engraved signage and historic book typography. Its angular finishing and slightly Gothic flavor add seriousness and ceremony without becoming ornate.
This design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with a more sculpted, faceted construction, trading soft curves for crisp planes to evoke engraving and historical letterforms. The goal seems to be a dignified text-and-display voice that feels established, formal, and slightly medieval in flavor while remaining clear and structured.
Figures and capitals share the same chiseled, faceted logic, producing a consistent texture across mixed-case settings. The pointed serifs and narrow interior apertures create a bold, high-contrast silhouette that reads especially well at display sizes.