Serif Normal Konup 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, editorial tone, classic voice, formal branding, print polish, bracketed, hairline, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif has strong thick–thin modulation with crisp hairline serifs and a vertical, upright stress. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, giving joins and terminals a cut, calligraphic finish rather than blunt slab ends. Proportions feel traditional with moderate x-height, clear counters, and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals are stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase maintains compact, readable forms. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, with fine details that stay sharp at display sizes.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional, high-contrast serif is desired. The sharp detailing and refined capitals also work well for display typography such as headlines, pull quotes, formal invitations, and brand applications that aim for a classic, premium voice.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and institutional formality. Its high-contrast drawing and disciplined posture read as polished and authoritative, with a subtle elegance rather than warmth or playfulness.
The font appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and careful detailing, balancing readability with a more polished, editorial character. Its disciplined proportions and crisp serifs suggest a design aimed at formal publishing and typographic settings that benefit from a timeless, cultivated look.
The design shows consistent contrast and serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with clean curves and controlled apertures. The italic is not shown, and the roman forms emphasize precision and refinement through thin hairlines and carefully shaped terminals.