Serif Normal Jaku 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, essays, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, refined, bookish, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a steady vertical axis, tapered terminals, and sharp joins that keep counters clean and open. Uppercase proportions feel stately with generous width and sturdy stems, while lowercase maintains a measured rhythm with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals are lining-style in feel, with traditional forms and strong vertical stress that match the text color.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve formal communications—reports, programs, and invitations—especially when set with comfortable leading to let the contrast and serifs breathe.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, evoking established publishing and academic typography. Its high-contrast detailing and precise serifs lend a formal, authoritative voice, while the open counters and balanced spacing keep it composed rather than ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and a familiar print tradition. Its combination of crisp serifs, open counters, and disciplined contrast suggests a focus on creating an authoritative page color for continuous prose and structured editorial typography.
Curves are smooth and controlled, with neatly finished terminals on letters like C, G, and S that prevent softness in the silhouette. Diacritics are not shown, but punctuation and letterfit in the sample text suggest a consistent, text-oriented spacing strategy that supports continuous reading.