Serif Normal Kumed 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, literary, formal, classic, refined, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, open counters, crisp, transitional, bookish.
This serif face features bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a crisp, print-like finish. Capitals are proportionally broad with steady vertical stress and clean joins, while the lowercase shows open counters and a readable rhythm with a two-storey “a” and “g.” Serifs are not heavy, giving stems a firm but not blocky presence, and spacing reads as slightly generous, supporting clarity at text sizes. Numerals follow the same restrained, traditional construction with smooth curves and consistent weight distribution.
Well suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It can also support reports, academic materials, and institutional communications that need a clear, credible typographic voice. In display sizes it works for classic headlines and subheads, especially when a restrained, established look is preferred.
Overall, the tone is classic and literary, with an editorial polish that feels established rather than trendy. It reads as confident and formal, suited to contexts that benefit from tradition and credibility. The shapes project a calm, composed voice without becoming ornate.
The font appears designed as a conventional text serif aimed at comfortable readability and a familiar, authoritative page color. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to perform reliably in continuous text while maintaining a refined, classical character.
The design balances sturdy verticals with rounded bowls, producing a steady baseline and an even color in paragraphs. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase rounds) are clean and open, while terminals remain conventional and restrained, keeping the texture familiar and dependable.