Serif Normal Kiris 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formal voice, classic elegance, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This is a high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and firmer vertical stems, producing a crisp, polished texture. Serifs are bracketed and delicately tapered, with smooth transitions into the main strokes and clear, sharp terminals. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately and open, while lowercase forms are compact and rhythmic, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a sturdy baseline presence. Numerals align with the same contrast and serif treatment, keeping the overall color consistent in text.
It works well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The crisp contrast also suits headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a formal, established feel.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—elegant without being ornate. Its contrast and refined detailing suggest formality and authority, with an editorial sensibility suited to well-composed typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile serif for professional typography—balancing readability with a distinctly classic, high-contrast finish appropriate for publishing and editorial use.
The italic is not shown; the visible upright forms emphasize controlled stroke modulation and clean curves. Letterfit appears comfortable rather than tight, and the design maintains clarity at display sizes while still reading like a conventional text face.