Serif Normal Kugek 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co., 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, print focus, bracketed serifs, moderate modulation, open counters, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms are roomy and open, with broad proportions, smooth curves, and slightly softened joins that keep the texture even in paragraph settings. Lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” a relatively generous x-height, and clear differentiation between stems, bowls, and terminals. The numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and a flowing, text-oriented rhythm that matches the alphabet.
Well suited to body text and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a stable typographic color are important. It also fits front matter, captions, and formal documents that benefit from a classic serif tone, and can carry headlines when a traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking established editorial typography and printed books. Its calm rhythm and familiar shapes feel authoritative without becoming ornate, lending a composed, trustworthy voice to longer reading.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: familiar, balanced, and optimized for continuous reading with a measured contrast and unobtrusive detailing. The oldstyle numerals and broad, open forms suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and traditional typographic conventions.
Details like ball terminals (notably on forms such as “y” and “f”) and the curved descender on “Q” add a slightly historical flavor while staying restrained. Spacing and counters remain open in the sample text, suggesting a comfortable color and steady baseline presence.