Serif Normal Kana 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, elegant contrast, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, open apertures, long extenders.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves show a gentle calligraphic stress, with round letters (C, O, Q) drawn broadly and smoothly, and capitals kept stately with moderate width. Lowercase forms are readable and open, with a two-storey a and g, a modestly sized eye in e, and clear, sturdy joins; ascenders and descenders run a bit long, adding vertical rhythm. Figures and capitals share the same crisp contrast and confident hairlines, giving text a clean, engraved look without feeling brittle.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where the contrast and bracketed serifs create an elegant page color. It also works effectively for academic or institutional materials, and for branding or packaging that benefits from a classical, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and institutional polish. Its contrast and carefully finished serifs convey refinement and authority, while the open lowercase shapes keep it approachable for sustained reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances traditional proportions with sturdy, contemporary production. Its goal seems to be dependable readability paired with a refined, literary character that scales from body text to display headings without losing clarity.
In the text sample, spacing and letterfit read as even and well-mannered, producing a steady baseline and consistent texture. The italic is not shown; the displayed style maintains a composed, upright stance with clear punctuation and strong word shapes.