Serif Normal Sokim 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial tone, formal voice, transitional, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and tapered, calligraphic joins. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with gently flared terminals that keep the forms sharp rather than blunt. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate x-height, open counters, and an even rhythm that stays readable in text while preserving a distinctly formal italic slant. Numerals follow the same refined model, mixing smooth curves and thin entry/exit strokes for a cohesive texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for emphasis, quotations, and other italic-driven hierarchy. It also works effectively in refined display roles—such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations—where its high-contrast detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking classic publishing and formal correspondence. Its pronounced italic movement and delicate detailing convey sophistication and a hint of ceremony, making the voice feel expressive without becoming ornate.
The font appears designed as a conventional, publication-oriented italic serif that balances classic proportions with expressive, calligraphic contrast. Its intention is to provide a graceful, authoritative voice for reading and typographic emphasis while maintaining a clean, controlled texture.
The design maintains consistent contrast and a steady diagonal stress across both cases, giving paragraphs a graceful, flowing line. Ascenders and descenders are relatively generous, adding elegance and air to the texture while keeping letterforms distinct at larger sizes.