Serif Normal Komul 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, institutional, text setting, readability, tradition, compact economy, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, compact fit, open counters, oldstyle figures.
A conventional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a compact, efficient fit. Strokes show moderate modulation with clear thick–thin relationships and crisp, slightly sheared terminals that keep forms lively without becoming calligraphic. Capitals are sturdy and relatively wide, while lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with open apertures and clear joins. The figures appear oldstyle in character, with varied heights and a traditional, text-oriented color.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. Its compact proportions also work for reports, footnotes, and information-dense pages that need a refined but efficient text face.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an academic, trustworthy presence. It feels comfortable in traditional publishing contexts and carries a reserved formality suited to editorial and institutional voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readable rhythm and familiar forms. It aims to provide a classic typographic voice with enough stroke contrast and sharpness to stay crisp in print-like settings.
Letterforms favor clarity over display flair: bowls and counters stay open, curves are smoothly controlled, and the serif treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The narrow proportions and compact spacing create a dense, economical texture that remains readable at text sizes.