Serif Normal Komul 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide Condensed' by Hoftype and 'Coranto 2' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, long-form, formal, literary, authoritative, classic, text setting, print editorial, classic refinement, traditional tone, book typography, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, oldstyle numerals, text face.
This serif typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with a vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned with sharp apexes and tapered joins, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm through compact curves and firm verticals. The serifs are refined rather than heavy, with clean, angled terminals and controlled modulation that reads clearly in continuous text. Numerals include oldstyle forms (notably the descending 3, 5, 7, and 9), reinforcing a book-oriented, traditional texture.
It is well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif texture and high-contrast elegance are desired. It can also serve effectively for display sizes—chapter titles, pull quotes, and headlines—where its crisp serifs and strong modulation create a polished, authoritative impression.
The overall tone is classical and composed, with a distinctly literary and editorial voice. Its high-contrast drawing and disciplined proportions convey authority and formality, suited to traditional publishing aesthetics rather than casual or playful contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classic proportions with crisp finishing for clear reading and a cultivated, print-oriented tone. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals suggests an emphasis on comfortable integration of figures in running text.
In the sample text, the face creates a dark, confident color with clear word shapes and strong headline presence. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright. Uppercase punctuation and symbols (e.g., ampersand, question mark) carry the same sharp, traditional finishing as the letterforms.