Serif Normal Kogoh 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, headlines, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text reading, print tradition, classic refinement, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle forms, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate aperture.
This serif presents a traditional, high-contrast build with fine hairlines and sturdier main stems, producing a crisp vertical rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and gently tapered, and many joins show subtle, calligraphic influence rather than purely geometric construction. The lowercase feels text-oriented with a moderate x-height, open counters, and smooth curves; the italic is not present, so the voice remains upright and composed. Capitals are well-proportioned and slightly varied in width, with refined terminals and careful modulation that reads cleanly in both the grid and paragraph sample.
It fits comfortably in book typography and other longform editorial work where a familiar serif texture supports readability. The lively contrast and refined details also make it effective for pull quotes, section heads, and print-oriented headlines that benefit from a classic, cultivated voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a quiet elegance that suggests established print tradition. Its contrast and tapered details add formality and a touch of sophistication without becoming overly ornate, making it feel suited to considered, authoritative typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text serif with a refined, print-classical finish—balancing readable proportions with high-contrast elegance for editorial and book use.
In the sample text, spacing and color appear even for continuous reading, while the sharper hairlines and tapered strokes give headings a polished snap. Numerals share the same high-contrast, serifed treatment, helping them sit naturally alongside text in editorial settings.