Sans Normal Wakog 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, timelessness, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, crisp terminals.
This typeface presents a traditional serif build with clear bracketed serifs, moderately tapered strokes, and a calm, even rhythm across lines. Curves show gentle modulation and a subtle calligraphic influence, while straight stems remain crisp and steady. The capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, with clean joins and balanced bowls; the lowercase maintains a readable, bookish texture with open counters and restrained detailing. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), blending naturally with lowercase proportions and maintaining the same measured contrast.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form reading, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely in magazine headlines, institutional or cultural branding, and pull quotes where a refined, classic voice supports the message.
Overall, it conveys a classic, literary tone—confident and polished without feeling ornamental. The combination of refined serifs and modest stroke modulation reads as authoritative and editorial, suited to content that aims to feel established and trustworthy.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, print-classic serif optimized for comfortable reading and a familiar typographic voice. Its restrained contrast and conventional forms suggest an emphasis on clarity and timelessness rather than stylistic novelty.
The sample text shows a smooth, continuous text color at display-to-reading sizes, with punctuation and basic symbols sitting neatly on the line. Letterforms such as the double-storey "a" and "g" reinforce a conventional, print-oriented voice, while round letters keep a soft, approachable cadence rather than a sharp, high-contrast look.