Serif Normal Kahe 13 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial voice, formal display, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, modulated, sculpted.
A conventional serif with strongly modulated strokes and clear thick–thin contrast. The serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, giving terminals a sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, mechanical finish. Counters are open and rounded, with a steady vertical stress and a calm, upright stance. Uppercase forms read broad and stable, while lowercase shows traditional proportions with gently tapered joins and a smooth, text-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, including magazines, longform articles, and literary layouts. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or programs where its sculpted serifs and contrast can be showcased.
The overall tone is classic and formal, projecting a bookish, editorial character. Its high-contrast modulation and shaped serifs suggest refinement and tradition, lending an air of authority suitable for serious, established voices rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif that balances classical proportions with a crisp, high-contrast finish. Its shaped serifs and measured rhythm aim to deliver an established, cultured tone across both display and text settings.
In text, the contrast and sharp serifs create a crisp texture with pronounced letter boundaries, which can feel elegant at display sizes and structured in short passages. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-inspired modulation, with curved forms that echo the serifed capitals and maintain a consistent, traditional color across mixed content.