Serif Normal Tekon 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, refined emphasis, classic text, elegant display, editorial voice, calligraphic, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, diagonal stress.
This typeface is a high‑contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and comparatively fuller diagonal strokes. Serifs are fine and neatly bracketed, often ending in pointed wedge-like terminals that reinforce the forward motion. The rhythm is lively and slightly calligraphic, with diagonal stress in rounds and a consistent rightward slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a clear, open italic construction in letters like a, e, and g.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine design where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or subheads. It can also serve refined display roles—such as invitations, cultural programs, and luxury-facing branding—especially in larger sizes where its hairline detailing can shine.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking classic book typography and sophisticated editorial styling. Its crisp contrast and poised italic stance communicate formality and taste without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, readable italic with a distinctly refined, high-contrast texture—balancing traditional serif forms with a graceful, calligraphy-informed flow for sophisticated composition.
Capitals maintain a reserved, classical structure while still showing italic energy in diagonals and entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and tapering, reading as elegant rather than technical, and the font’s thin details suggest it will look best when given enough size or printing quality to preserve the hairlines.