Serif Normal Komam 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, print design, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic styling, print tradition, bracketed, hairline, crisp, transitional, bookish.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with fine hairlines and sturdier main stems, paired with bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, clean terminals. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm. The lowercase has a balanced x-height and a traditional, text-oriented structure; curves are smooth and controlled, and joins feel carefully modulated rather than mechanical. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and clear differentiation between characters.
It performs well for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also holds up for headlines and subheads thanks to its crisp contrast and clear letterforms. It fits print-forward design systems such as magazines, reports, essays, and cultural or academic materials that benefit from a classic typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking established print typography and traditional publishing. Its refined contrast and crisp finishing details give it a formal, authoritative voice suited to polished editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes readability and established typographic manners. Its bracketed serifs, disciplined proportions, and controlled curves suggest a focus on dependable composition for editorial and literary contexts.
In longer text, the spacing reads open and orderly, and the contrast adds a bright, shimmering texture at larger sizes. The italics are not shown; the samples suggest the roman is optimized for conventional reading with a restrained, orthodox character set feel.