Serif Normal Katu 22 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text reading, classic tone, editorial voice, print clarity, timelessness, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, sharp terminals, open apertures.
A crisp serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs, combining smooth, calligraphic curves with sharp, tapered terminals. The capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, with generous interior counters in letters like C, O, and Q, while the lowercase shows a readable, bookish rhythm with moderate ascenders and sturdy, clearly differentiated shapes. Serifs are refined rather than chunky, and the joins and curves (notably in a, e, s, and g) maintain a consistent, polished texture suitable for continuous text. The numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), integrating smoothly with lowercase proportions instead of standing as uniform-height lining figures.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture and comfortable reading rhythm are priorities. It can also serve for formal headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a simpler sans for contrast in contemporary layouts.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an academic/editorial sensibility reminiscent of established book typography. Its contrast and crisp detailing add a slightly formal, authoritative voice without becoming ornamental or overly delicate.
The font appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that delivers familiar readability and a timeless typographic voice. Its high-contrast construction and refined serifs aim to provide a polished page color and authoritative presence for editorial and literary settings.
The design favors clarity through open counters and well-controlled spacing, giving paragraphs a steady, even color at reading sizes. Details such as the Q’s tail and the more dynamic diagonals (V, W, X, Y) add character while staying within a restrained, conventional serif idiom.