Serif Normal Koraw 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literature, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, text reading, editorial polish, classic authority, elegant contrast, bracketed, sharp serifs, calligraphic stress, oldstyle figures, lively rhythm.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, editorial silhouette and a distinctly traditional construction. Strokes show clear calligraphic modulation with fine hairlines and stronger verticals, while serifs are sharp and tapered with subtle bracketing that gives terminals a carved, chiseled feel. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with pronounced joins and wedge-like finishing on letters such as E, F, T, and Z; the lowercase carries a slightly lively rhythm through curved entry strokes and angled terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and pronounced curves, matching the text’s classical texture and maintaining an even, readable color in paragraphs despite the contrast.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and literary publishing, as well as editorial layouts where contrast and crisp serifs can carry a refined page texture. It also performs convincingly for display sizes—chapter titles, pull quotes, and magazine headings—where the sharp terminals and modulation become a defining stylistic feature.
The overall tone is classical and cultured, suggesting bookish authority and an established editorial voice. Its sharp finishing and strong contrast add a touch of drama and sophistication without becoming decorative, lending the design a confident, institutional presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and a slightly engraved finish, aiming to deliver a familiar, authoritative reading experience while adding a refined, high-end edge for editorial typography.
The sample text shows a steady line texture and clear word shapes, with generous internal counters in letters like e, a, and o that help readability. Several forms use pointed, wedge-like terminals and slightly angular curves (notably in S, s, and the diagonals of K/V/W), creating a crisp rhythm that feels more engraved than soft.