Serif Normal Kogay 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, text reading, editorial utility, classic tone, neutral authority, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, balanced.
This serif typeface shows an oldstyle-inspired construction with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with a steady rhythm and moderate, readable proportions. Capitals feel composed and slightly monumental, while the lowercase balances round bowls with softly tapered stems; the italic is not shown, and the roman remains consistently upright. Details like the ear on the g and the overall serif shaping suggest a restrained, text-first design intended for comfortable continuous reading.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs help sustain a consistent text color. It should also work effectively for academic publishing, reports, and other formal documents that benefit from a conventional, polished serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, conveying a sense of authority and familiarity without feeling ornate. It reads as calm and credible—appropriate for editorial contexts where neutrality and refinement are desired. The design’s subtle calligraphic undercurrent adds warmth while maintaining a formal voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar in structure, carefully moderated in contrast, and optimized for a steady reading rhythm. Its shapes prioritize clarity and continuity over stylized quirks, aiming for broad editorial usefulness.
Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a smooth texture at larger sizes with clear word shapes. Numerals are proportional and align comfortably with the text color, supporting mixed content without drawing undue attention.