Serif Normal Komam 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, typographic tradition, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, transitional.
This is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, with a traditional, slightly calligraphic stress that shows in the rounded letters and the shaping of bowls and terminals. Capitals feel stately and balanced with moderate width and generous interior space, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and clean joins. Numerals follow the same contrasty construction, with elegant curves and clear, bookish proportions.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and literary publishing, as well as magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for refined headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that aim for a classic, authoritative impression.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and editorial polish. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing give it a refined, authoritative voice that reads as formal without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and typographic tradition while adding a touch of elegance through strong contrast and carefully finished serifs. It aims to deliver a familiar, versatile reading texture with enough sophistication to carry editorial and display roles.
The sample text suggests the design is most comfortable at text and display sizes where its hairlines have room to breathe; at very small sizes the fine strokes may feel delicate. The lowercase shows conventional, readable forms with a straightforward italic-less posture and restrained personality, keeping the texture even while still feeling distinctly contrasty.