Serif Normal Gakoh 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, vintage, emphasis, refinement, heritage, drama, bracketed, swashy, calligraphic, sharp, rounded.
A high-contrast serif italic with substantial weight and a lively, calligraphic stroke flow. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often wedge-like, with pointed terminals and occasional ball/teardrop finishing on lowercase forms. The italic slant is pronounced, with dynamic entry/exit strokes that create a rhythmic, slightly swashy texture in words. Proportions feel generous in width with sturdy verticals and sharp, tapered joins; counters stay open enough to maintain clarity at text sizes while still reading as emphatically stylized.
Works well for editorial display—magazine features, book titling, chapter openers, and pull quotes—where an italic voice is intended to carry character, not just emphasis. Its strong contrast and swash-like rhythm also suit premium packaging, invitations, and branding lines that aim for a classic, crafted impression.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking book typography and editorial seriousness while adding a flourish of old-style italic drama. It feels confident and ceremonial rather than casual, suited to contexts that benefit from emphasis and a classic voice.
The design appears intended as a robust, old-style inspired italic for conventional serif typography, combining traditional proportions with heightened contrast and expressive terminals to deliver an emphatic, refined reading texture in short-to-medium runs and display settings.
Uppercase forms present strong, sculpted silhouettes (notably in the curved letters) with crisp internal shaping and pronounced stroke modulation. Numerals are italic and expressive, with curved terminals and a slightly ornamental feel that matches the letterforms’ energetic movement.