Serif Normal Kinas 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, refined detail, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, open counters, long ascenders.
This typeface is a conventional text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs. The letterforms show moderate, calligraphic modulation with tapered joins and crisp terminals, producing a lively but controlled rhythm in continuous text. Proportions are balanced rather than condensed, with generous counters and steady spacing that supports readability. Lowercase features include a two-storey a and g, a relatively tall ascender/descender reach, and a gently sloped crossbar on t; the numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varied heights and descenders.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve for formal branding elements, headings, and pull quotes when paired with ample leading and comfortable measure.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, editorial seriousness. Its contrast and finely shaped serifs add a sense of polish and formality without becoming ornamental, giving text an established, trustworthy voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text face that balances elegance with practicality. Its high-contrast modulation and carefully bracketed serifs suggest an aim for a refined page color and clear readability in paragraph settings.
Curves are smooth and well-rounded (notably in C, O, and G), while diagonals such as V, W, and Y stay sharp and neatly finished. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman, with clear differentiation between similar shapes like I, l, and 1 through serifs and proportion.