Serif Normal Komam 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, literary, classic, formal, refined, readability, , editorial tone, classic authority, elegant detail, bracketed, wedge serif, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
This is a sharp, high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and more substantial verticals, giving the letters a chiseled, print-like clarity. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-shaped, with pointed terminals that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn but not overly round, and the design shows modest stroke modulation within bowls and joins. The overall color on the page is clean and open, with balanced spacing that keeps larger text readable while preserving a refined, detailed finish.
It performs well for editorial typography—book interiors, long-form articles, and magazine layouts—especially at text and display sizes where its contrast and serifs can contribute texture and hierarchy. It also suits formal branding, invitations, and institutional materials where a classic serif voice is desirable.
The font conveys a traditional, literary tone—confident and composed rather than playful. Its pointed serifs and crisp contrast lend a formal, editorial feel associated with books, institutions, and established brands. The texture feels cultivated and slightly dramatic, suited to settings where elegance and authority matter.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, contemporary sharpness—aiming for readability paired with an elevated, authoritative presence. Its contrast and pointed detailing suggest a focus on elegance and typographic character without drifting into novelty.
Uppercase forms appear disciplined and stately, while the lowercase introduces more personality through tapered terminals and energetic details (notably in letters like g, j, y, and the ampersand). Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with distinctive curves and strong vertical emphasis that keep them prominent in text.