Serif Normal Kasy 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, academic, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, editorial tone, classic reading, formal clarity, print elegance, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a relatively compact, vertical stance. Strokes transition sharply from thick stems to fine hairlines, with pointed terminals and clean, tapered joins that give the letters a polished, engraved feel. Uppercase forms are proportionally broad and stately, while lowercase shows compact bowls and clear, traditional construction; numerals follow the same contrasty, text-oriented rhythm with thin diagonals and firm serifs.
Well-suited to books, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and titling that benefit from a classic, high-contrast presence.
The overall tone is classical and formal, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its sharp hairlines and disciplined proportions read as refined and authoritative, suited to more elevated, conventional voices rather than casual or playful ones.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable serif with a refined, old-style editorial character, balancing robust vertical stems with delicate hairlines for an elegant, print-forward texture.
In text, the strong contrast and sharp serifs create a lively sparkle, especially in curved letters and diagonals, while maintaining a consistent baseline rhythm. The shapes feel carefully balanced and conservative, with enough detailing in terminals and serifs to add sophistication at display sizes.