Serif Normal Kawi 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sherborne' by G-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, elegant display, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, balanced.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with crisp, tapering terminals and bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than slab-like. Curves are smooth and moderately broad, with a steady, upright stance and a composed rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The lowercase features traditional, bookish proportions with rounded bowls, clear apertures, and a slightly calligraphic modulation, while the capitals read stately and evenly weighted. Figures are lining and proportioned, matching the text color and contrast of the letters.
It fits long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts, where its classical serif construction and strong contrast produce a familiar, authoritative texture. It also performs well for magazine typography, pull quotes, and display headlines that benefit from a refined, traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a polished, formal presence suited to established editorial settings. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing give it a refined, slightly ceremonial feel without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic publishing feel, balancing readability with a more elegant, high-contrast finish for strong typographic presence in both text and display contexts.
The letterforms maintain a consistent, classical construction with clean joins and restrained detailing; emphasis comes primarily from contrast and serif shaping rather than decoration. The texture in paragraph setting appears even and readable, with a confident headline presence when set large.