Serif Normal Kodip 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academia, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text reading, traditional tone, editorial utility, classic polish, bracketed serifs, humanist, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed serifs and subtly tapered strokes that create a measured, bookish rhythm. Capitals are sturdy and fairly wide with modest contrast and slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase shows a compact x-height with tall ascenders and clear, open counters. Curves are smooth and slightly asymmetric in a humanist way, and joins and serifs feel softened rather than sharp, giving the outlines a calm, printed texture. Numerals follow the same text-oriented sensibility, with traditional proportions and understated stroke modulation.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable paragraph color are priorities. It also works well for institutional communication—reports, programs, and scholarly material—where a traditional, trustworthy tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking established publishing and academic settings rather than display styling. It reads as dependable and refined, with a quiet warmth that keeps it from feeling overly rigid or mechanical.
The design appears aimed at a timeless text serif optimized for comfortable reading and a conventional typographic voice. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and compact lowercase suggest a focus on durability in continuous text and compatibility with classic editorial typography.
The face maintains consistent serif shapes and stroke endings across the character set, producing an even gray value in paragraphs. Italic is not shown in the specimens, and the samples emphasize steady text color and classic proportions rather than high-impact contrast or decorative details.