Serif Normal Kokoy 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, literary, dignified, formal, readability, traditional text, editorial utility, formal tone, bracketed serifs, open counters, tapered terminals, calligraphic stress, crisp joins.
A conventional serif with bracketed, moderately sized serifs and a clear vertical axis. Strokes show noticeable—but not extreme—contrast, with smooth transitions into serifs and gently tapered terminals on many curves. Proportions feel balanced and text-forward: capitals are sturdy and stately, lowercase forms are open and readable, and spacing appears even with a steady horizontal rhythm. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, with rounded forms staying smooth and a clear, upright structure throughout.
Well suited to body text and long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable serif texture is desired. It also fits reports and formal documents, and can scale to headings when a classic, authoritative voice is needed without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a bookish, editorial character that suggests established publishing and institutional settings. Its calm contrast and restrained detailing read as trustworthy and serious rather than decorative.
The font appears intended as a conventional, all-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a composed typographic color. Its moderate contrast and restrained serif treatment suggest a design goal of dependable performance across paragraphs, captions, and straightforward display settings.
The design keeps a consistent texture across mixed-case text, with rounded letters maintaining smooth curvature and the serifs providing a subtle baseline presence without becoming heavy. Letterforms avoid quirky idiosyncrasies, aiming instead for familiar shapes that hold up well in continuous reading.