Serif Normal Afkem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, modulated, elegant.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a vertical, steady posture with smooth, calligraphic transitions into stems and arms, producing a polished rhythm across text. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and slightly stately, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and tapered terminals that add sparkle without becoming brittle. Numerals follow the same modulated logic, with rounded forms and neat finishing strokes that match the text color well in paragraph settings.
Well-suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine work where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand identities that benefit from a classic, high-contrast look.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness suited to established institutions and long-form reading. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast shaping suggest tradition and authority, while the graceful curves keep it from feeling rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literature-oriented serif that balances readability with a distinctly refined, high-contrast finish. Its proportions and detailing aim to deliver an authoritative tone in text while retaining enough sharpness and elegance for prominent typographic moments.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent typographic color and clear word shapes, with noticeable “shine” from thin strokes and tapered joins. Curved letters (like C, G, O, S) show smooth, controlled contours, and the design’s detailing becomes most apparent at display sizes where the hairlines and terminals read as deliberately crafted.