Serif Normal Kogaf 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, academic publishing, classic, literary, refined, formal, authoritative, classical text, print readability, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface features distinctly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads as crisp and high-contrast in text. Capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, with sharp terminals and carefully tapered strokes, while the lowercase shows a traditional, book-oriented construction with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a relatively compact, disciplined rhythm. Curves are smoothly tensioned (notably in C, G, O, and S), and joins are clean with clear stroke direction, producing an even color despite the contrast.
It is well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif voice and clear reading rhythm are desired. The high-contrast detailing and elegant capitals also make it effective for literary titles, chapter heads, and more formal print applications.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined formality that evokes established print typography. It feels authoritative and composed rather than playful, lending a sense of tradition and trust to longer passages and prominent titles.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-oriented serif that balances elegance with legibility through structured proportions, strong stroke modulation, and classical serif shaping. It aims to deliver a familiar, cultivated texture in continuous reading while retaining a dignified presence in display sizes.
The numerals follow the same sharp, serifed logic as the letters and appear well-suited to running text. In the sample paragraph, spacing and word-shapes stay stable at large sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a consistent baseline presence.