Serif Normal Kase 8 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, editorial polish, bracketed, flared, sharp serifs, crisp, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a clean, upright stance. The strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp joins and tapered terminals, giving letters a sculpted, calligraphic feel while staying firmly within a conventional text-serif structure. Proportions are relatively open and slightly generous, with sturdy verticals, clear counters, and well-defined curves; numerals and capitals carry a stately, balanced rhythm suited to continuous reading.
This face fits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works well for formal documents and reports, and can serve as a confident headline or section-title serif when set with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a polished, bookish presence. Its contrast and sharp serifs add a refined, slightly dramatic edge that reads as editorial and established rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped serifs to convey tradition and clarity. It balances an old-style sensibility with a sharper, more polished finish for modern editorial use.
The lowercase shows compact, tidy shapes with clear differentiation between similar forms, and the italics are not shown—only a consistent roman voice. The punctuation and figures appear designed to match the same crisp contrast and formal cadence seen in the text sample.