Serif Normal Kafo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve News', 'Breve Text', and 'Breve Title' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, refined, readability, authority, tradition, elegance, bracketed, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms show a vertical, upright stress with smooth curves and a steady, bookish rhythm across text. Capitals are stately and relatively wide, with clear, sharp terminals; the lowercase maintains compact counters and sturdy stems, while preserving elegant contrast. Numerals align with the same high-contrast logic, with open forms and decisive serifs that keep them consistent with the text color.
Well suited to book typography, magazine layouts, and other editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for formal headlines, pull quotes, and academic or institutional materials where an authoritative tone and crisp typographic color are beneficial.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, conveying seriousness and refinement without feeling ornate. Its crisp contrast and confident serifs lend an authoritative, editorial voice suited to long-form reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that emphasizes tradition, clarity, and a refined typographic finish. Its high-contrast detailing and crisp serifs suggest a focus on producing an elegant page color and a formal, print-oriented presence.
In the sample text, the font holds a clean line with strong word shapes and clear punctuation, producing a dark, confident texture at larger sizes. The contrast and sharp joins give it a slightly engraved, print-classic character that reads as timeless rather than trendy.