Serif Normal Wukan 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, journals, essays, classic, formal, literary, refined, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, typographic tradition, literary voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a calm, even texture. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with smooth transitions, giving bowls and counters a well-shaped, open feel. The capitals are proportioned and stately, with pointed apexes and crisp terminals, while the lowercase maintains a readable rhythm with moderate ascenders/descenders and rounded joins. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and several characters descending below the baseline, reinforcing a text-centric, traditional build.
It is well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other reading-intensive applications where a steady serif rhythm is desirable. The design also works for academic or cultural materials—reports, journals, and magazine features—where a traditional, credible tone is important.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying an editorial seriousness suited to long-form reading. Its restrained detailing and balanced contrast lend it a refined, formal voice without appearing overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, literary presence. Oldstyle numerals and restrained contrast suggest it is tuned for continuous reading and typographic convention rather than overt display.
Details like the diagonal stress in rounded letters and the tapered, bracketed serifs help maintain a smooth line in paragraphs. The italic is not shown; the samples suggest an emphasis on steady roman text color and comfortable spacing for continuous reading.