Serif Normal Koges 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, print heritage, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, humanist, warm.
This serif shows a traditional, book-oriented construction with bracketed serifs, softly tapered stroke endings, and moderate modulation that reads as humanist rather than rigidly geometric. Capitals are stately and relatively wide with open internal counters, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and a compact, text-friendly color on the page. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with gently flared terminals and a subtle, organic baseline flow; the italic is not shown, and the overall stance remains upright.
It is well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a conventional serif with comfortable rhythm is desired. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and formal stationery when set at larger sizes, especially where a traditional, trustworthy tone is important.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking established print traditions and a composed, formal voice. It feels confident and familiar, with a warm, slightly oldstyle character that suits long-form reading as well as dignified display settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar proportions while adding a touch of calligraphic warmth through moderated contrast and bracketed serifs. Its consistent detailing suggests a focus on balanced paragraph texture and versatility across text and display sizes.
Numerals appear lining and proportionally styled to blend with text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a calm, even weight across the set. The design maintains consistent serif treatment and stroke taper across both uppercase and lowercase, helping it hold together well in multi-line paragraphs.