Serif Normal Kodok 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith and 'PF Diplomat Serif' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, trustworthy, legibility, text setting, tradition, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, transitional feel, humanist, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-first rhythm. The letterforms show softly tapered terminals and gently cupped joins that give the face an oldstyle-leaning texture without becoming ornate. Proportions are balanced: capitals are broad and stable, counters are open, and curves (C, O, S) stay smooth and controlled. Lowercase forms read comfortably, with a two-storey a, a compact e with a modest aperture, and a g that sits calmly with a rounded bowl and restrained ear; numerals follow the same measured, bookish color.
Well suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support formal brand systems, academic or corporate reports, and headings that need a traditional, established voice without excessive contrast or delicacy.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suited to institutional, editorial, and literary contexts. It feels familiar and authoritative rather than flashy, communicating reliability and seriousness with a mild warmth from its humanist shaping.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes legibility and an orthodox, familiar typographic voice. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs aim to produce comfortable reading rhythm while retaining a polished, professional finish.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even typographic color at larger sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (I/l/1 and O/0) through serifs and proportions. Serifs remain crisp but not sharp, helping long lines feel anchored and stable.