Serif Normal Kafi 17 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, classic text, editorial voice, formal clarity, refined display, bracketed, modulated, crisp, calligraphic, open counters.
A conventional serif with strongly bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms show crisp, tapered terminals and a steady vertical stress, with generous interior space in round letters and a slightly expanded set width overall. Uppercase proportions feel stately and even, while lowercase forms are compact and readable with clear joins and modest, pointed details (notably on characters like j and y). Numerals are similarly modulated, with smooth curves and decisive serifs that keep them consistent with the text face.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif texture is desired, especially for literary and academic typography. It also works effectively for magazine features, pull quotes, and formal headlines where its contrast and crisp serifs can add hierarchy and sophistication.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornamental. Its high-contrast rhythm and sharp finishing strokes add a sense of refinement suited to formal, edited content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif with a refined, high-contrast finish—aiming for familiar readability while providing enough sharpness and presence for editorial display work.
In the text sample, the face maintains a steady texture at larger sizes, with clear word shapes and distinct punctuation. The combination of wide proportions and crisp serif detailing gives headlines a confident, old-style editorial presence while still reading as a familiar, conventional serif.