Serif Normal Kolav 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, longform, print documents, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, readability, tradition, text setting, formality, versatility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate stress, flared terminals, crisp joins.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and smoothly modulated strokes that read as neither hairline-delicate nor heavy. The letterforms show gently tapered stems and subtly flared terminals, with moderate contrast and a calm, upright stance. Uppercase shapes feel balanced and slightly wide in their inner counters, while lowercase proportions keep a steady, readable rhythm and a straightforward two-storey “g.” Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varying heights and extenders that integrate naturally with running text.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits formal print materials such as reports, programs, and communications that benefit from a traditional, reliable typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its steady rhythm and restrained detailing give it an authoritative, familiar voice rather than a decorative or quirky one.
The design appears intended as a timeless, general-purpose text serif: optimized for steady readability and a familiar literary presence, with traditional proportions and details that remain unobtrusive in continuous reading.
In the sample text, spacing and sidebearings support continuous reading, and the serifs help guide the eye along the line. The characters maintain a consistent, classical construction across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive texture at paragraph sizes.