Serif Normal Kado 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered serifs and a crisp, book-oriented texture. Stems are sturdy but not heavy, with clear thick–thin modulation that reads as pen-influenced rather than purely mechanical. Capitals are proportioned with a traditional Roman feel (not overly wide), while the lowercase shows lively detailing—noticeable ball terminals, a two-storey “g,” and a pronounced “j” descender—creating a slightly animated rhythm within an otherwise disciplined structure. Numerals follow the same classic model, with strong vertical stress and elegant curves that maintain clarity at text sizes.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs well for headings, pull quotes, and section titles that benefit from a refined, traditional presence.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, suggesting printed literature, editorial authority, and institutional polish. Its sharp contrast and refined terminals add a sense of sophistication and seriousness without feeling ornamental or theatrical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literature-forward serif that balances readability with a distinctly classical finish. It aims to deliver an authoritative typographic voice with enough high-contrast elegance and terminal detail to feel premium in both text and display settings.
In running text the face builds a dark-but-controlled color: contrast is evident yet counters stay open enough to keep paragraphs readable. Detailing like the ball terminals and bracketed serifs adds character at display sizes, while the underlying proportions remain conservative and familiar.