Serif Normal Kogel 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, neutrality, text work, publishing, bracketed, crisp, balanced, calligraphic, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. The letterforms show a balanced, bookish rhythm with generous apertures and open counters, supporting clear word shapes in text. Curves are smoothly drawn and the joins feel slightly calligraphic rather than mechanical, while overall proportions remain traditional and restrained. Numerals follow the same text-oriented tone, with familiar shapes and even spacing that reads comfortably alongside letters.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It also fits academic and professional documents—reports, journals, and formal correspondence—where a conventional serif voice and dependable text texture are preferred.
The font projects a classic, literary tone with an authoritative but approachable presence. Its restrained detailing and even texture evoke traditional publishing, academic material, and established institutions rather than display-forward branding.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and an established typographic voice. Its moderate detailing and familiar proportions suggest it was drawn to perform consistently in paragraphs while still offering a touch of traditional refinement.
Contrast is present without becoming sharp, giving the face a clean page color at larger and smaller sizes. The uppercase has a dignified, slightly narrow stance, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and calm pacing in continuous reading.