Serif Humanist Kyvo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, heritage branding, packaging, posters, bookish, antiquarian, craft, literary, rustic, period feel, print warmth, readability, authenticity, texture, inked, textured, bracketed, warm, organic.
An old-style serif with pronounced stroke contrast, angled stress, and bracketed, slightly flared serifs. Strokes show subtle unevenness and softened corners, suggesting ink spread or worn metal type, which creates a gently textured color on the page. Proportions are moderate with compact lowercase forms and rounded bowls, while capitals feel stately but not rigid, maintaining an organic rhythm across lines of text.
Well suited for editorial and long-form settings where a classic, human warmth is desired, such as novels, essays, poetry, and heritage-themed publications. It also works effectively for packaging, posters, and identity systems that benefit from an aged or handcrafted imprint, especially at medium to large sizes where the textured details can be appreciated.
This face conveys a bookish, timeworn charm with a slightly rugged, hand-inked character. The irregular edges and lively stroke modulation give it a warm, literary tone that feels historical and tactile rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional letterpress or early book typography while remaining comfortable for continuous reading. Its controlled contrast and familiar old-style structure aim for clarity, while the deliberate roughness adds personality and a sense of physical print.
The glyphs show small variations in edge smoothness and stroke terminals that create a convincing printed texture; in paragraphs, this produces a darker, more tactile typographic color than a cleaner old-style serif. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, slightly roughened detailing, keeping the overall voice consistent.