Serif Normal Kage 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, typographic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, transitional, crisp.
This serif typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast structure with strong thick–thin transitions and clearly bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with slightly tapered terminals and a gently calligraphic modulation that reads as traditional rather than decorative. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with a moderate x-height, open internal counters, and capital forms that sit confidently without looking overly wide. Overall rhythm is even and composed, with clean joins and consistent stroke behavior across letters and figures.
Well suited to book and editorial typography, where its steady rhythm and clear serif structure support comfortable reading. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The tone is classic and polished, suggesting editorial seriousness and a sense of heritage. It feels formal and trustworthy, with an understated elegance suited to established institutions and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, slightly calligraphic sensibility—aiming for clarity in continuous reading while delivering a classic, upscale character in larger settings.
The figures align comfortably with the text style and maintain the same contrast and serif treatment, helping numerals integrate naturally in running copy. In the sample text, the face holds up well at display sizes, where the contrast and detailing become prominent without turning ornate.