Serif Normal Katu 21 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, classic readability, print elegance, editorial authority, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, crisp, oldstyle numerals.
This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered finishing and bracketed wedge-like serifs. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with sharp apexes and refined terminals, while the lowercase keeps a compact, traditional rhythm with relatively tall ascenders and moderate counters. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, O, and Q), and joins feel subtly calligraphic, giving strokes a lively, inked character without becoming decorative. The figures include oldstyle forms with varying heights and alignments, reinforcing a bookish, traditional texture in running text.
It’s well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The sharp, high-contrast detailing can also serve well in headings, pull quotes, and refined print applications like programs or formal invitations, especially when set with comfortable leading.
Overall the font conveys a classic, cultivated tone associated with literature, academic publishing, and established institutions. Its contrast and tapered details add a sense of refinement and seriousness, lending authority without feeling cold or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a distinctly traditional voice, balancing readability with high-contrast elegance. Its proportions and finishing prioritize a cultured, print-forward appearance that supports both continuous reading and formal display settings.
The ampersand is compact and traditional, and the italic is not shown; the roman’s strong contrast suggests it will reward adequate size and spacing in dense settings. Several lowercase forms (such as a, e, and g) lean toward traditional constructions, supporting a familiar, historically rooted reading feel.