Serif Normal Komul 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, institutional, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, text setting, space economy, formal tone, traditional voice, bracketed, crisp, engraved, traditional, bookish.
A compact serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letters are relatively narrow with a vertical, controlled stance, and the curves show a slightly “engraved” sharpness where strokes taper into terminals. Counters are moderately tight and the rhythm is even, with clear, traditional construction in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate hairlines and firm main stems that keep figures steady in text.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve for formal headlines, pull quotes, and institutional communications that benefit from a compact, dignified text face.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast sparkle and compact fit give it a refined, authoritative presence suited to conservative or heritage-leaning design.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances space-saving proportions with a polished, high-contrast look. It aims to deliver familiar, trustworthy readability while adding a refined, slightly engraved crispness for typographic color.
In running text the strong contrast produces a bright texture, while the compact proportions help maintain economy of space. The design reads best when allowed enough size and print/scan quality for the fine hairlines and small joins to stay clear.