Serif Normal Komij 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, brand identity, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, literary voice, refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, flared.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show a humanist, oldstyle influence: rounded bowls with slightly angled stress, open apertures, and smoothly transitioning thick–thin relationships. Curves are generous and continuous, while terminals and serifs are crisp without feeling mechanical. Lowercase proportions read balanced with a moderate x-height, and the numerals are oldstyle-leaning with varied shapes and weight distribution that harmonize with the text color.
Well suited to continuous reading in books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and headings when set with comfortable tracking and leading. The overall construction suggests reliable performance across body copy and display sizes without losing its traditional character.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, leaning toward a timeless, print-forward voice rather than a trendy or attention-seeking one. It conveys credibility and tradition, with a calm rhythm suited to long-form reading. The details add a quiet elegance that feels appropriate for established institutions and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with a literary feel, balancing historical cues with restrained detailing. Its moderated contrast and humanist shaping aim to keep text comfortable and familiar while still offering enough typographic personality for curated editorial and identity work.
The spacing and rhythm appear even and stable in paragraph-like settings, producing a consistent gray value. Uppercase forms are stately and not overly wide, while the lowercase maintains good differentiation through varied counters and distinctive terminals. The design favors clarity and warmth over sharp geometric rigidity.