Serif Normal Kobof 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, literary, classic, scholarly, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, typographic stability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, texty, balanced, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly tapered terminals. Strokes show measured contrast with round, open counters and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms keep clear differentiation and sturdy verticals; the two-storey "g" and compact "e" reinforce a traditional text-serif feel. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders) and integrate smoothly with the lowercase color, supporting continuous reading.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, articles, and editorial layouts where a stable serif texture is desired. It also works for academic or institutional materials—reports, programs, and formal communications—where a traditional, authoritative voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established publishing and institutional typography. Its calm texture and familiar forms read as dependable and formal without feeling ornate or decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and an established typographic voice. By combining restrained contrast, familiar proportions, and integrated oldstyle figures, it aims to deliver a cohesive, classic reading experience across paragraphs and headings.
Spacing and letterfit appear moderately generous, producing an even gray value in paragraph settings. Serifs are present but not overly sharp, giving the face a slightly softened, print-friendly finish that maintains clarity at display sizes as well as in text blocks.