Serif Normal Kama 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academia, law documents, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, authority, polish, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
This typeface presents a classic serif construction with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and clear stroke modulation. Curves are generous and round (notably in O/Q), while verticals read steady and firm, creating a calm typographic rhythm. The lowercase shows an oldstyle influence with a two-storey a, a compact, slightly angled e, and a g with a pronounced ear; joins and terminals are softly sculpted rather than sharply cut. Numerals and capitals feel traditionally proportioned, with slightly varied widths and comfortable spacing that support continuous reading.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired. It also fits institutional and professional communication—reports, academic material, and formal documents—where a conventional, trustworthy typographic tone is important. The design can scale up effectively for headlines and section heads, retaining a refined, traditional character.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, authoritative voice. Its contrast and tapered serifs add refinement and a subtle sense of ceremony, making it feel suited to established institutions and literary contexts rather than overtly modern branding.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, traditional reading face with refined contrast and gently modeled serif forms. Its proportions and restrained detailing aim for clarity and continuity in paragraphs while offering enough calligraphic nuance to feel polished in display use.
Details lean toward humanist shaping: bowls and counters are open, terminals often taper, and diagonals (K, V, W, X) keep a balanced, steady presence without looking mechanical. At larger sizes the modulation and serif shaping become more expressive, while at text sizes the design stays orderly and familiar.