Serif Normal Kara 11 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, classic text, editorial tone, premium feel, traditional formality, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, flared, open.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, bracketed serifs and gently flared stroke endings. The curves are broad and open, with crisp joins and a slightly calligraphic modulation that shows in letters like C, S, and the numerals. Capitals feel stately and roomy, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm with rounded bowls and softly tapered terminals; the overall texture is lively rather than mechanical.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs nicely for headlines and subheads thanks to its crisp serifs and expressive contrast. It can support premium branding and formal printed materials when you want a classic, established feel.
The tone is classical and bookish, with a refined, editorial presence. Its sharp serifs and dramatic thick–thin transitions add formality and a sense of tradition, while the open counters keep it from feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke conventional, time-tested text serif typography with a more sculpted, high-contrast finish. It balances readability with a distinctive, engraved-like elegance that adds personality without becoming overtly decorative.
Numerals show pronounced contrast and stylized shaping (notably 2, 3, and 7), giving figures a distinctive, slightly display-leaning character. The ampersand is bold and traditional, matching the font’s engraved, old-style sensibility.