Serif Normal Kogal 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nena Serif' by DuoType, 'Amariya' by Monotype, 'PF Adamant Pro' and 'PF Diplomat Serif' by Parachute, and 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic publishing, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, traditional voice, print-like color, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, moderate stress, bookish.
A conventional serif with clearly bracketed serifs and a high-contrast stroke structure. Curves show moderate, slightly diagonal stress, and terminals are crisp with subtly flared finishing rather than blunt cuts. Proportions lean slightly condensed in the capitals while the lowercase stays balanced with a steady, readable x-height and open counters. The overall rhythm is even and text-oriented, with a restrained, workmanlike refinement across letters and figures.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports sustained reading. It also fits reports, academic material, and other formal documents that benefit from a traditional typographic voice. For display, it works best in modestly sized headlines or subheads where its contrast and serifs can add structure without becoming overly ornate.
The face conveys a classic, editorial tone—measured, established, and trustworthy. Its sharp serifs and contrast read as formal and literary, lending a traditional voice that feels comfortable in long-form reading as well as more ceremonial headings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and a classic page color. Oldstyle-style numerals and restrained detailing suggest a focus on literary and editorial composition rather than novelty or branding eccentricity.
Numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and extenders), which reinforces a book typography character in running text. The design stays conservative and consistent, avoiding exaggerated quirks, while still showing enough contrast and serif detail to feel polished in print-like settings.