Serif Normal Kawi 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poynter Old Style' by Font Bureau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, readability, tradition, credibility, elegance, publishing, bracketed, crisp, refined, transitional, bookish.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, bracketed serifs, and a steady, upright stance. Capitals show balanced, somewhat broad proportions with clear vertical stress and carefully tapered terminals, while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm and moderate apertures. Stroke joins are clean and controlled, with sharp triangular details on forms like V/W and a crisp, angled leg on R; figures appear proportional with similar contrast and a traditional, text-oriented feel.
This face is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine features, academic or cultural communications, and brand typography that aims for credibility and heritage without looking archaic.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast finishing and composed proportions lend a formal, cultivated voice suitable for established institutions and thoughtful publishing.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, highly legible serif voice with elegant contrast and familiar letterforms, prioritizing clarity and typographic tradition in both headlines and continuous text.
The design keeps a consistent calligraphic logic across cases, with sturdy hairlines that remain visible at display sizes and a dignified texture in paragraph settings. Spacing appears comfortable and conventional, supporting a smooth reading line without appearing condensed or overly airy.