Serif Normal Kolav 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, balanced.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even rhythm. The letterforms show slightly calligraphic modulation—curved joins, tapered terminals, and gently flared serifs—without becoming decorative. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and bookish, while the lowercase has open counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably the two-story a and g). Numerals are oldstyle (text figures), blending smoothly with running text rather than standing rigidly on the baseline.
Well suited to book and long-form reading, editorial layouts, and general-purpose typography where a familiar serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents and brand systems that need a traditional, dependable tone with strong legibility in paragraph settings.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a familiar, literary voice associated with printed pages. It reads as confident and established rather than trendy, lending a sense of authority and refinement to longer passages.
Designed to deliver a classic, workhorse reading experience with restrained elegance: enough contrast and shaping to feel crafted, while keeping proportions and spacing conservative for comfortable, continuous text.
The font maintains clear internal spacing and consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive texture in paragraphs. Curved letters (like C, G, S) show smooth, controlled modulation, and the italicless, upright stance keeps the color stable and predictable in blocks of text.