Serif Normal Kogaf 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co. and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, classic tone, editorial voice, formal communication, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, oldstyle cues.
A high-contrast serif with a steady, upright posture and bracketed serifs that taper cleanly into stems. Curves show a traditional, vertically oriented stress, with rounded bowls and tapered terminals that keep counters open and legible. Proportions are conventional and text-oriented: capitals feel stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms are compact with clear joins and a consistent rhythm. Numerals follow the same engraved-like contrast, with smooth curves and crisp finishing on terminals and serifs.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding, invitations, and institutional materials, especially when set at comfortable text sizes where its contrast and detailing are most effective.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting authority and careful craftsmanship. Its sharp contrast and classical detailing convey an editorial, bookish sensibility that reads as formal without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that balances classical proportions with crisp, high-contrast drawing. Its controlled detailing and steady rhythm suggest a goal of delivering a familiar literary tone with clear letterforms for comfortable reading.
Stroke contrast is pronounced in letters like O, C, and S, and the serifs remain restrained rather than flared, helping preserve clarity in continuous text. The sample paragraph shows even color and predictable spacing, with punctuation and diacritics sitting neatly in the line.