Serif Normal Konup 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast, tapered stems, and bracketed wedge serifs that end in sharp points. Curves are smoothly modeled with a slightly calligraphic stress, giving bowls and rounds a polished, traditional texture. Proportions feel balanced and moderately compact, with clear counters and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g” and a relatively small, cleanly separated i/j dot. Numerals align comfortably with the text, keeping the same high-contrast, chiseled serif treatment.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and literary titling where the high-contrast modeling and sharp serifs can add refinement and authority to the page.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and editorial seriousness. It reads as cultured and trustworthy, with enough sharpness in the serifs and contrast to feel crisp and intentional rather than soft or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly legible serif voice with a refined, classical character—prioritizing a familiar reading rhythm while adding a crisp, high-contrast finish for elegance in both text and display settings.
Stroke terminals are consistently tapered, and the serifs create a subtly engraved, formal finish. In larger sizes the sharp details and contrast become more pronounced, lending a display-ready elegance while retaining a text-oriented structure.