Serif Normal Koges 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even rhythm. Capitals are stately with generous width and open interior spaces (notably in C, O, and Q), while curves transition smoothly into stems. Lowercase forms are readable and traditional, with a two-storey “g,” a compact ear on “g,” and a single-storey “a,” giving a slightly oldstyle flavor without becoming decorative. Numerals align with the same restrained contrast and finish, and the overall drawing favors clarity over sharp, high-contrast detail.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other text-forward applications where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also work for formal branding and headings that need a restrained, established voice while staying highly legible in longer passages.
The tone is classic and literary, with an understated authority that feels appropriate for established institutions and long-form reading. It reads as polite and composed rather than trendy, conveying familiarity, reliability, and editorial polish.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional letterforms, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs combine to support comfortable reading and a familiar editorial tone.
Terminals are softly finished and serifs are neither overly sharp nor heavy, which helps maintain a smooth texture in paragraphs. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous text, producing a stable color without looking tight or brittle at typical reading sizes.