Serif Normal Kahe 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, old-style, text reading, editorial tone, traditional voice, print heritage, bracketed, calligraphic, modulated, sharp serifs, open counters.
A classic serif design with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms show a steady vertical stress and crisp terminals, balancing sharp details with smooth, calligraphic curves. Proportions are slightly compact with modest ascenders and a relatively small x-height, while counters remain open and readable. Capitals feel stately and evenly weighted; lowercase shows lively shaping with angled joins and distinctive, slightly tapered strokes that keep texture rhythmic in text.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support display-sized typography for headlines, pull quotes, and titling that benefit from its crisp contrast and classic proportions.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and craft without feeling overly ornate. Its high-contrast modulation and crisp serifs create a refined, editorial voice suited to established institutions and classic typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that echoes historical printing models, prioritizing comfortable reading rhythm and an authoritative, literary character while retaining enough contrast and sharpness to perform in prominent editorial roles.
In the text sample, the type builds a consistent dark-gray color with clear word shapes and sturdy punctuation. Numerals appear old-style in spirit with varied widths and curving details, contributing to a historical, text-friendly feel rather than a strictly geometric or modern one.