Serif Normal Korom 10 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, reports, literary, formal, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, readability, tradition, text setting, credibility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, robust, bookish.
This typeface is a robust, conventional serif with bracketed serifs and gently modulated stroke contrast. Capitals are broad and steady, with slightly flared terminals and a restrained, classical construction that keeps counters open and forms stable. Lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike rhythm: rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” and a ball-terminal “j,” with sturdy stems and clear joins that read well at text sizes. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a more handwritten flow that complements the traditional serif shapes.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its sturdy serifs and open counters maintain an even texture across paragraphs. It also fits academic or institutional materials—reports, journals, and formal correspondence—where a traditional serif voice supports a serious, credible tone.
The overall tone is literary and institutional, projecting a dependable, bookish seriousness rather than a sharp modern edge. Its shapes suggest a traditional reading voice—measured, familiar, and authoritative—suited to contexts where credibility and clarity matter.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances classical proportions with practical sturdiness. It aims for familiar readability and a traditional typographic color, while including oldstyle numerals and a few humanist touches to keep the page feeling lively rather than rigid.
Details like the angled spur on “G,” the strong diagonal energy in “K,” and the slightly calligraphic curvature in “s” and “e” add subtle warmth without becoming decorative. The contrast is present but not delicate, giving the design a solid, print-friendly color across lines of text.