Serif Normal Katu 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, print, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print utility, neutral elegance, bracketed, wedge serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, sturdy.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, slightly wedge-like serifs and clearly modulated strokes. Curves are full and smooth with crisp joins, and the overall color stays even despite visible contrast. Proportions feel moderately wide with generous counters, giving letters room to breathe; capitals are stately and steady, while lowercase shows traditional forms such as a double-storey “g” and a two-storey “a,” plus a softly angled tail on “y.” Figures appear lining and well-balanced, with open shapes on “2” and “3” and a sturdy, readable “8.”
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and reports where a familiar, comfortable serif is desired. It can also support headings and pull quotes when set larger, especially in print-oriented layouts that benefit from a classic typographic voice.
The tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed books and editorial typography. It reads as trustworthy and polished rather than trendy, with a quiet authority suited to formal communication.
The font appears designed as a dependable general-purpose serif for continuous reading, balancing traditional letterforms with firm contrast and tidy detailing to maintain legibility and a polished page texture.
The design emphasizes clarity at text sizes: round letters stay open, terminals are clean, and the rhythm of verticals and bowls remains consistent across the alphabet. Capitals carry a slightly monumental presence, while the lowercase keeps a practical, workhorse feel.