Serif Normal Kobav 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Strokes transition from fine hairlines to sturdy stems, with pointed, tapered terminals that give the forms a clean, incisive finish. The capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a traditional rhythm with clear counters and a slightly calligraphic modulation. Figures appear lining and blend comfortably with the capitals, maintaining the same contrast and serif treatment for a consistent texture in text.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine editorial, where its traditional proportions and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also fits formal documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from an established, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with a formal, editorial character that reads as traditional and trustworthy. Its sharp detailing and contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic presence without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literary text serif that balances readability with elegant contrast and precise finishing. Its restrained, classic construction suggests it was drawn to feel familiar in continuous text while still offering a refined, print-like polish.
In paragraphs, the letterspacing and serif shapes create a familiar book-typographic color, with clear word shapes and strong vertical alignment. The sharper joins and hairlines give it a crisp look that will feel more delicate at very small sizes than sturdier, lower-contrast text serifs.