Serif Normal Kokaw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, traditional, reading comfort, editorial clarity, classic tone, general purpose, bracketed, oldstyle figures, texty, crisp, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. The outlines feel sturdy and slightly calligraphic, with gently rounded joins and terminals that avoid extreme sharpness. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters in letters like C, e, and s, and a steady rhythm in running text. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, compact beaks and spurs, and a straightforward italic-free, upright construction; numerals appear oldstyle with ascenders and descenders that blend into text color.
Well-suited to book typography, articles, and other editorial layouts where a stable, comfortable text color is important. It should also perform well for academic documents, reports, and headings that need a traditional serif voice without overt stylization.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a composed, academic voice rather than a decorative one. It reads as trustworthy and familiar, with a traditional editorial presence suited to long-form content.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif that prioritizes familiarity, smooth paragraph texture, and dependable legibility in print-like settings, while remaining versatile enough for mixed text and display use.
Capitals have a slightly monumental stance with confident verticals, while the lowercase maintains a calm, even texture at paragraph sizes. The ampersand is traditional in form, reinforcing the text-oriented, editorial character.