Serif Normal Kahe 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
This serif has sculpted, bracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm that gives the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Proportions lean traditional with moderate capitals and a steady, readable lowercase; curves are smooth and full while joins taper cleanly into stems. The italics are not shown, and the roman maintains a consistent upright stance with neatly sharpened terminals and clear counters, producing an even text color in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, chapter titles, and pull quotes that benefit from a refined, authoritative tone without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a composed, institutional polish. Its high-contrast modeling and traditional proportions suggest a voice that is serious, editorial, and quietly elegant rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic, high-contrast model—aiming for readability and typographic familiarity while adding a touch of sharp, contemporary crispness through its tapered strokes and clean serif shaping.
Uppercase forms show a stately presence with clean serifs and controlled curves, while the lowercase keeps a familiar, text-oriented construction that reads comfortably at size. Numerals match the serifed, high-contrast style and sit comfortably alongside the letters, supporting continuous reading and conventional typographic layouts.