Serif Normal Kudul 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, editorial tone, classic revival, readability, print tradition, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle influence, sharp joins.
This serif typeface features strong vertical stress with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Letterforms are upright and moderately wide, with generous sidebearings that create an open, steady rhythm in text. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly calligraphic, while joins and terminals stay clean and decisive; the italic-like flicks appear subtly in shapes such as the lowercase a, g, and y without breaking the roman stance. Numerals and capitals carry a sturdy, editorial presence, with clear counters and confident, squared-off finishing strokes.
It suits extended reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. The sturdy capitals and clear numerals also work well for academic material, reports, and typographic hierarchies that rely on a confident, traditional tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its contrast and sharp detailing add a sense of polish and authority, while the open spacing keeps it readable and calm rather than ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with heightened contrast and careful finishing, balancing a classic print feel with crisp, contemporary drawing. It aims to provide an authoritative voice for reading and publishing contexts while retaining enough liveliness in the lowercase to avoid stiffness.
Across the alphabet and sample text, the design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment, helping long lines feel even and structured. The lowercase shows a slightly lively, humanist edge in curves and ear-like details, which softens the formality without making it feel decorative.