Serif Normal Kasy 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, editorial, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial text, classic authority, typographic hierarchy, refined display, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic, vertical stress, sculpted.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a traditional vertical stress with tapered joins and sharp, slightly calligraphic terminals, creating a lively but disciplined rhythm. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase appears compact with a relatively short x-height and clear ascenders/descenders, aiding hierarchy and color at text sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine hairlines that read as decidedly bookish.
Well-suited to long-form editorial layouts, book interiors, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage branding where contrast and formality help establish tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography, academic publishing, and legacy branding. Its sharp, high-contrast detailing lends a sense of authority and refinement, while the steady proportions keep it grounded and readable.
The font appears designed to deliver a time-tested text-serif experience with heightened elegance: strong typographic hierarchy, refined contrast, and traditional proportions for editorial contexts. Its detailing suggests an intention to balance readability with a distinctly classic, authoritative presence.
The design leans on thin hairlines and precise serif details, giving it a polished, engraved-like finish in display settings while maintaining a conventional text-serif structure in paragraph samples. Curves and diagonals feel carefully drawn rather than geometric, reinforcing a humanist, editorial character.