Serif Normal Kobab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeless EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'CG Times' by Monotype; 'Hebrew Le Be Std', 'Hebrew Le Be Tanach', 'Hebrew Provence Std', 'Hebrew Sevilha Std', and 'Hebrew Sevilha Tanach' by Samtype; and 'Timeless' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literary titles, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are stately and open, with sharp triangular apexes (notably in A and W) and smooth, classical curves in round letters like C and O. Lowercase forms follow an oldstyle text rhythm with a two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and curved terminals that add a subtle calligraphic flavor. Overall spacing and proportions support continuous reading, while the numerals and punctuation match the same crisp, engraved-like finish.
It is well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also performs convincingly in display sizes for chapter titles, pull quotes, and magazine headlines. The high contrast and crisp detailing make it especially attractive in print-oriented layouts and other contexts that benefit from a traditional, literary tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed books, editorial typography, and established institutions. Its strong contrast and crisp serifs lend an air of refinement and authority without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-forward serif that balances readability with a refined, classical presence. Its structured capitals and oldstyle lowercase forms suggest an emphasis on familiar, time-tested text typography rather than novelty.
Diagonal strokes and joins show consistent modulation, giving the face a disciplined, crafted look. The italics are not shown; the upright roman carries the character through sharp serifs, narrow-ish joins, and a steady baseline rhythm.