Serif Normal Koges 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, timelessness, professionalism, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle, crisp.
A classic serif with bracketed wedges and subtly calligraphic stroke shaping. Stems are sturdy with moderate contrast and smooth transitions into the serifs, producing a steady, bookish rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are balanced and traditional, while the lowercase shows a slightly oldstyle flavor with gently asymmetric curves and sturdy, readable counters. Numerals follow the same conventional, text-friendly construction with clear differentiation and calm proportions.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its moderate contrast and traditional proportions support a consistent text color. It also works effectively for academic or corporate documents, headings, and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, projecting editorial seriousness and trust. Its restrained detailing and familiar letterforms feel at home in literary and institutional settings, with enough warmth to avoid looking stark or overly mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-readability serif for general publishing use, balancing familiar historical cues with clean, contemporary drawing. Its emphasis is on dependable text setting and a timeless presence rather than overt display stylization.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, with clean terminals and rounded joins that keep larger sizes smooth. Curves (especially in S/C/G and the bowls) are generous and open, supporting comfortable reading and a stable typographic color.