Serif Normal Komod 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even color on the page. Capitals are proportioned for clarity and restraint, with clean vertical stress and gently tapered terminals. The lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey “a” and “g,” open apertures, and sturdy stems; curves are smooth and controlled rather than mannered. Numerals align with the same disciplined rhythm, mixing straight-sided forms with subtle curve-driven detailing for a cohesive, book-ready texture.
It is well suited to body copy in books, essays, and periodicals where a familiar serif texture aids sustained reading. It also works for formal documents and reports, and can scale up to headlines when a classic, editorial look is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, evoking established editorial and literary typography. It feels polite and authoritative without becoming ornate, supporting long-form reading with a measured, composed voice.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading face: traditional letterforms, moderate contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at producing an even, comfortable typographic color across paragraphs.
In text, spacing and counters read as carefully balanced, producing a stable line rhythm. Details like the sharp, slightly tapered serifs and the tidy joins on curved letters add crispness at display sizes while remaining conservative enough for continuous reading.