Serif Normal Komul 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form text, reports, classic, formal, bookish, literary, readability, traditional text, editorial voice, print tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, calligraphic, humanist.
This serif face shows bracketed serifs, gently flared stroke endings, and a noticeably calligraphic rhythm with diagonal stress in rounded letters. Proportions are traditional and balanced, with moderate apertures and softly modeled curves that keep the texture even in paragraph settings. Uppercase forms are stately and restrained, while the lowercase carries the voice: a two-storey “g,” a classic “a,” and a slightly tapered “t,” all contributing to a familiar, book-oriented color. Numerals appear oldstyle with ascenders and descenders, matching the text tone rather than standing as lining figures.
It fits comfortably in books, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional voice are desired. The oldstyle numerals and measured contrast make it especially suitable for text-heavy pages, captions, and formal documents that benefit from a classic typographic palette.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, literary mood—serious and composed without feeling stiff. The warm, humanist modulation and traditional details suggest an editorial, print-first sensibility suited to long-form reading and refined communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a warm, humanist underpinning—aimed at producing an even, readable paragraph color and a quietly authoritative tone. Its familiar letterforms and restrained detailing prioritize comfort and continuity in extended reading.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a steady line of type, with rounded letters (like O, C, and e) exhibiting a subtle, naturalistic modulation. The shapes favor readability and conventional forms over display eccentricity, producing a calm, authoritative page texture.