Serif Normal Kiris 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial polish, authority, bracketed serifs, hairline joins, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdier vertical stems, showing a clear calligraphic stress and a polished, bookish rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, with sharp, well-defined terminals that keep the silhouettes clean at display sizes. Proportions feel traditional with moderate character widths and carefully controlled curves; round letters (O, Q) are generous and smooth while diagonals (V, W, Y) stay sharp and balanced. Lowercase forms read conventionally with a two-storey a, open counters, and a slightly compact, disciplined texture in running text. Numerals appear oldstyle, aligning naturally with lowercase and reinforcing a classic text tone.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and academic or cultural publishing, where its classic proportions and oldstyle figures integrate smoothly with body text. It also works effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand systems that need a conventional serif voice with crisp finishing.
The overall tone is timeless and cultivated, evoking printed literature, established institutions, and editorial polish. Its contrast and finishing details add a sense of refinement and authority without feeling ornate or decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif with enough contrast and sharp detailing to perform in both comfortable reading sizes and elevated editorial display settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady baseline and consistent spacing, producing an even paragraph color despite the strong stroke contrast. The ampersand is traditional and prominent, and capitals have a dignified presence suitable for titling and initials.