Serif Normal Kodop 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, text focus, editorial clarity, neutral authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, readable, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence with gently cupped terminals, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady baseline rhythm that reads comfortably in text. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and slightly sturdy, while lowercase forms are round and open, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals align with the text color and carry the same serifed, slightly tapered finishing, producing an even, dependable texture across lines.
Well suited for extended reading in books, long-form articles, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color matters. It also fits formal documents, academic writing, and institutional communications that need a conventional, legible serif without overt stylization.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a measured seriousness that suggests print tradition rather than display eccentricity. It feels composed and trustworthy, suitable for content that benefits from a familiar, time-tested voice.
The design appears aimed at providing a dependable, broadly applicable text serif with traditional proportions and familiar forms. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs prioritize readability and an established, literary character over high-fashion sharpness or heavy display impact.
Serif shapes appear softly bracketed rather than sharp, helping maintain a smooth text color at larger paragraph sizes. Curves and joins are handled with a subtle calligraphic logic, giving the face a warm, humanist presence while remaining restrained.