Serif Normal Konin 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'SchoolBook' by ParaType and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, readability, tradition, text setting, credibility, print-like, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, crisp, bookish.
A conventional serif with balanced proportions and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, and terminals are cleanly finished with bracketed serifs that read crisp at display sizes. Counters are open and round, with moderate apertures and smooth curves, giving the lowercase a familiar, text-first build. Capitals feel sturdy and slightly stately, while numerals are straightforward and evenly weighted for consistent color in mixed text.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where a stable serif texture helps guide the eye across lines. It also fits reports, academic materials, and other formal documents that benefit from a familiar, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an academic, editorial voice. It conveys seriousness and clarity rather than trendiness, suited to content that benefits from a cultivated, print-rooted feel.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic neutrality while retaining a distinctly classic serif character. Its controlled contrast and traditional detailing suggest use in sustained paragraphs as well as restrained headlines and subheads.
Spacing appears even and measured in the paragraph sample, supporting continuous reading with a calm texture. The design avoids exaggerated quirks, relying on conventional proportions and well-controlled contrast to maintain legibility across mixed-case text and figures.