Serif Normal Kiger 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ASV Codar', 'Aldus Nova', 'Palatino', 'Palatino Linotype', 'Palatino Nova', and 'Palatino Nova Paneuropean' by Linotype and 'Palladio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial polish, formality, bracketed, crisp, bookish, refined.
A classic text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp bracketed serifs, and a steady upright stance. Curves are smoothly modeled and the joins are clean, producing a polished, print-oriented texture. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm with clear counters and a traditional two-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’. Numerals and punctuation match the same disciplined contrast and serif treatment, keeping the overall color even and composed in running text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for display-sized headlines, pull quotes, and section openers that benefit from high-contrast elegance. The restrained, conventional forms make it a solid choice for institutional branding and formal communication materials.
The tone is traditional and literary, evoking established publishing and institutional typography. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing give it a formal, authoritative voice without becoming ornamental. Overall it reads as refined and serious, suited to content where credibility and restraint matter.
The font appears designed to deliver a familiar, reliable book-serif voice with refined contrast and clean finishing, prioritizing clarity and traditional typographic manners. Its proportions and detailing suggest an emphasis on readable text rhythm while still providing enough sharpness to carry headings and emphasized copy.
The design relies on strong hairlines and tapered terminals, which adds elegance but also makes spacing and line length feel important for comfortable reading. The italic is not shown, and the overall character remains firmly upright and conventional in its detailing.