Serif Normal Kogal 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, academic, reports, classic, editorial, literary, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditionalism, print realism, typographic authority, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This is a traditional text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and fairly wide with sharply tapered joins and clean, straight-sided verticals; the diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y) show crisp, controlled terminals. Lowercase forms are compact and strongly modeled, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” sturdy vertical stress, and teardrop-like finishing on some strokes. Numerals are lining and robust, with classic proportions and clear differentiation between similar shapes.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial text where a traditional serif voice is desired, and also effective for magazine features, reports, and academic typography. The high-contrast modeling and crisp serifs can also carry pull quotes, headlines, and title work when set with appropriate spacing.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking book typography and established print conventions. Its sharp contrast and disciplined construction feel formal and refined, lending a composed, authoritative voice to longer reading as well as display-sized settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that prioritizes familiar forms, strong typographic rhythm, and a refined contrast model. It aims to deliver a trustworthy, literary feel while remaining versatile across continuous reading and editorial display.
Serifs are relatively fine and neatly bracketed, giving the face a crisp rhythm while keeping counters open in text. Curves on C, G, and S are smoothly tensioned, and the design maintains consistent modulation across uppercase, lowercase, and figures for a cohesive page color.