Serif Normal Kurod 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, text reading, editorial tone, classic styling, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, bookish, humanist, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, triangular serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show a humanist influence: rounded bowls, slightly tapered joins, and a smooth, steady rhythm that favors reading over display. Capitals are broad and dignified, with clear, open counters (notably in C, G, and O) and restrained detailing. Lowercase forms are sturdy and familiar, featuring a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a defined crossbar, and a softly curved r and s; terminals tend to finish with small, angled serifs rather than blunt cuts. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varying heights and ascenders/descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited for body text in books, long-form editorial layouts, and institutional or academic material where a familiar, readable serif is expected. It can also support headlines and subheads in the same system when a classic, traditional tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority without feeling rigid. It suggests editorial polish and academic credibility, with a calm, composed voice suited to long-form reading. The texture on the page is even and conservative, leaning toward classic print conventions.
Likely drawn to provide a dependable, conventional serif for continuous reading, balancing traditional proportions with enough stroke modulation and serif shaping to keep the page lively. The inclusion of oldstyle figures suggests an emphasis on typographic conventions common in literary and editorial composition.
Serif detailing is moderate and well-bracketed, avoiding slab-like heaviness while remaining crisp at text sizes. The spacing and proportions read comfortably in paragraphs, and the punctuation and ampersand in the sample maintain the same restrained, editorial character.