Serif Normal Kolid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, formal, bookish, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, print tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, wedge terminals, sharp joins.
A conventional serif design with moderately modulated strokes and bracketed serifs that often resolve into subtly wedge-like terminals. The proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with open, rounded counters and a steady baseline rhythm. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and composed, while the lowercase shows a traditional, slightly calligraphic skeleton, including a two-storey “g” and a gently angled “e” crossbar. Numerals follow the same book-seriffed logic, with clear differentiation and smooth curves that maintain an even color in running text.
Well-suited to body copy in books and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture and comfortable rhythm are important. It can also support headlines, pull quotes, and section heads in magazines, reports, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying a sense of tradition and editorial authority. Its crisp serifs and measured contrast read as trustworthy and formal without becoming ornamental, giving it a timeless, print-forward voice.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderate modulation, and controlled detailing aimed at sustained readability and a classic typographic presence across both display and paragraph settings.
Diagonal strokes on letters like A, V, W, X, and Y show clean, sharp joins that add a subtle crispness at display sizes, while the serif treatment keeps paragraphs cohesive. The design maintains consistent stroke behavior across cases, supporting a composed texture when set in longer passages.