Serif Normal Kokir 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text reading, classic authority, print editorial, literary tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, calligraphic contrast.
A conventional serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs, showing a calligraphic modulation that reads smoothly at text sizes. Capitals are crisp and fairly stately, with moderate width and clear serif shaping, while lowercase proportions feel compact with a relatively small x-height and generous ascenders. Curves are round and controlled (not geometric), with occasional ball-like terminals and tapered joins that add a slightly oldstyle flavor. Numerals include oldstyle forms with noticeable ascenders/descenders, contributing to an organic, bookish rhythm in running text.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and literary or academic editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and contrast can shine. It can also work effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand applications that want a classic serif voice, especially in print or high-resolution settings.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting formality and trust through familiar, traditional text-serif cues. Its high-contrast drawing and small x-height lend a refined, slightly historic atmosphere suited to serious, editorial content rather than casual or utilitarian UI voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional text serif that balances familiar book typography with a touch of oldstyle warmth. Its choices in contrast, serif bracketing, and compact lowercase proportions suggest an aim toward comfortable reading and an established, authoritative tone.
The typeface maintains a consistent vertical stress and a steady text color, but shows enough modulation in curves and terminals to avoid feeling rigid. The presence of oldstyle numerals and the lively ‘g’ and ‘y’ forms reinforce a humanist, print-oriented character.