Serif Normal Kokos 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, general purpose, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, moderate stress, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms show slightly calligraphic modulation with gently rounded joins and tapered terminals, giving curves a smooth, continuous feel. Capitals are sturdy and well proportioned with clear, traditional structures, while the lowercase keeps open counters and a straightforward, readable skeleton. Numerals appear text-oriented with oldstyle-like proportions and some ascenders/descenders, reinforcing a bookish texture in running copy.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its steady rhythm and traditional serif detailing support comfortable scanning. It also fits formal documents, academic material, and institutional communications that call for a conventional, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting reliability and seriousness without feeling overly ornate. It reads as familiar and institutional, suited to content that benefits from a traditional voice and steady typographic color.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar proportions. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serif treatment suggest a focus on dependable performance in continuous reading rather than display-driven personality.
In the sample text, the font maintains consistent spacing and a stable baseline, producing an even paragraph color at larger sizes. Distinctive details like the curved tail on the Q and the gently shaped serif transitions add character while staying within a conservative, text-serif vocabulary.