Serif Normal Kogaf 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic serif, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, traditional.
A classic serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and clearly modulated stroke contrast. The letterforms show a traditional, slightly calligraphic construction: rounded joins, gently tapered strokes, and serifs that flare and curve rather than forming flat slabs. Counters are open and the rhythm is even, while proportions vary naturally across glyphs (notably in capitals such as M and W and in the generous, rounded bowls). Numerals follow the same oldstyle-inspired modulation with smooth curves and pronounced thick–thin transitions.
Well suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar, traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for formal documents, institutional communications, and headlines that need a dignified, classic feel without extreme stylization.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a composed, authoritative presence suited to established editorial settings. Its contrast and elegant detailing add a sense of refinement without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, time-tested text serif with refined contrast and bracketed serifs, balancing elegance with readability for sustained reading in print-like layouts.
In text, the face maintains a steady color and clear word shapes, with distinctive serifed terminals that aid readability. Capitals appear stately and slightly wide, while lowercase forms (including two-story a and g) reinforce a conventional book-serif character. The shapes suggest a design optimized for continuous reading rather than display theatrics.