Serif Normal Modog 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, magazine text, book typography, headlines, quotations, editorial, classic, formal, dramatic, bookish, literary tone, refined text, editorial clarity, classic authority, bracketed, crisp, high-waisted, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This serif face combines compact, sharply bracketed serifs with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clean, upright stance. Curves are taut and rounded with crisp terminals, while joins and brackets are smooth rather than blocky, giving counters a polished, slightly calligraphic feel. Proportions read on the wider side with comfortable spacing, and the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with sturdy stems and distinctly shaped bowls. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a traditional text rhythm.
Well-suited to magazines, essays, and book typography where a refined serif texture is desired, and it also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and titling that benefit from crisp contrast. It pairs naturally with clean sans-serifs for contemporary editorial systems while holding its own in more traditional layouts.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a stately, bookish presence and a touch of drama from the strong contrast. It feels formal and established—more heritage than trendy—suited to conveying authority and refinement.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a recognizable literary voice while remaining versatile across display and reading sizes. Its balanced proportions and bracketed detailing suggest an aim for elegant, authoritative typography with a classic print sensibility.
At large sizes the sharp serifs and high contrast create striking word shapes, while in text the steady spacing and conventional skeletons keep it readable. The italics are not shown, but the roman’s modulation and pointed details suggest a design tuned for print-like texture.