Serif Normal Komul 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text setting, refinement, tradition, authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, vertical stress, tight spacing, crisp terminals.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with bracketed serifs and crisp, tapered terminals. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with relatively narrow rounds and a steady, upright rhythm. Counters are moderately open for the width, while joins and curves keep a traditional, bookish construction rather than a geometric feel. Numerals and capitals carry a dignified presence with clear serifs and consistent stroke contrast.
This font is well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, especially in narrow measures. It also performs nicely for section heads, pull quotes, and magazine layouts that benefit from crisp contrast and a refined, conventional voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, formal voice suited to traditional publishing. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing give it an authoritative, slightly ceremonial character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, dependable serif for reading and publishing contexts, emphasizing classic proportions and a polished, high-contrast finish. It prioritizes a familiar typographic tone and disciplined page color over novelty.
The lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure with a modest x-height relative to tall ascenders, reinforcing a traditional text-color. The face keeps a disciplined texture in paragraphs, and the contrast becomes more pronounced at larger sizes where the hairlines read especially crisp.