Serif Normal Kimar 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, oldstyle numerals.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that taper into the stems. Curves are generous and slightly calligraphic, with smooth joins and a measured, bookish rhythm across words. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while lowercase maintains an even texture with rounded bowls and clear counters; the ‘g’ is double-storey and the ‘a’ is two-storey. Numerals appear text-oriented, with oldstyle-like forms and varied heights that blend naturally into running copy.
This face is well-suited to book interiors, essays, and other extended reading where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly in editorial headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand typography that calls for a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, conveying confidence and restraint rather than display theatrics. It reads as timeless and editorial, with an academic, literary sensibility suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-fidelity text serif that balances elegance with steady readability. Its contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle-feeling figures suggest an aim toward timeless print typography and comfortable continuous reading.
Details like the angled terminals on letters such as ‘c’ and ‘e’, the sharp apexes on ‘v/w’, and the sweeping ‘Q’ tail add character without breaking the steady text color. Punctuation and caps maintain a crisp presence, giving headlines a dignified, print-forward feel.