Serif Normal Komul 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, typographic stability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, beaked terminals, calligraphic, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, sturdy verticals, and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show a compact, efficient fit with relatively tight internal counters and a steady, even rhythm across words. Serifs are crisp and slightly tapered, with occasional beaked or wedge-like terminals that give strokes a subtly calligraphic finish rather than a purely geometric feel. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with a two-storey a and g, a small, defined ear on g, and a compact i/j treatment that holds up in text.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also works for academic or institutional typography—reports, journals, and documentation—where clarity and tradition are desirable. At larger sizes it can serve for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles while maintaining a classical typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, leaning toward a familiar editorial voice rather than a decorative or experimental one. It reads as composed and dependable, with enough contrast and sharpness to feel articulate and slightly authoritative. The impression is sober and professional, suited to content that benefits from a classic typographic register.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established print-like tone. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and compact proportions aim to produce stable text color and dependable performance across continuous reading and editorial hierarchy.
In the sample text, spacing and color appear consistent, producing a solid text block with clear word shapes. Numerals show an oldstyle rhythm (notably the varying heights), which reinforces the page-like, literary character. Uppercase proportions are strong and steady, with clear serifs that help maintain structure at larger display sizes while remaining compatible with paragraph typography.