Serif Normal Kogey 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville Neo' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text color, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, compact spacing.
This typeface presents a traditional serif construction with noticeable stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that taper to crisp tips. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, with smooth curves and a clear vertical stress, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and steady rhythm. Serifs are moderately sized and consistently applied, and several glyphs feature small ball terminals and gently cupped joins, giving a polished, bookish texture in text. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights), blending with lowercase color rather than standing apart as lining figures.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice and strong text color are desirable. The oldstyle numerals make it particularly comfortable for prose with frequent figures, such as scholarly or historical writing, captions, and running text in magazines.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting print tradition and editorial seriousness. It reads as formal without feeling rigid, with subtle calligraphic cues that add warmth and refinement.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, print-oriented text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, authoritative tone. Subtle contrast and carefully shaped serifs aim to deliver a refined page texture rather than overt display personality.
In the sample text the letterfit appears fairly tight, producing a dense, cohesive color suitable for continuous reading. The italic is not shown; all examples appear upright.