Serif Normal Kogaf 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, longform, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, literary tone, editorial utility, institutional voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, diagonal stress, ball terminals, calligraphic contrast.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a clear oldstyle influence. Strokes show noticeable contrast with softly modulated joins and subtly angled stress in round letters, giving the face a lively, calligraphic rhythm rather than a purely geometric build. Capitals are stately and slightly wide with crisp finishing, while the lowercase keeps open counters and rounded bowls; several letters feature gentle teardrop/ball-like terminals that add warmth. Numerals align with the same serifed, modulated construction and read cleanly at text sizes.
Well suited to book interiors, longform reading, and editorial layouts where a familiar, dependable serif voice is desired. It also fits academic or institutional materials that benefit from a traditional typographic palette, and can handle display use for headings when a classic, authoritative presence is needed.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting established publishing and institutional credibility. Its restrained contrast and traditional detailing feel composed and formal, but the slightly calligraphic modulation keeps it from feeling cold or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-quality text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar literary tone. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and gently calligraphic shaping aim to deliver comfortable paragraph color while still providing enough crispness for headings and pull quotes.
Spacing and proportions appear geared toward continuous reading, with a steady vertical rhythm and balanced interior white space. The italics are not shown; all samples appear upright, reinforcing a straightforward text-first personality.