Serif Normal Kodeh 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, invitations, branding, classic, formal, literary, elegant, timelessness, readability, elegance, authority, bracketed, sharp, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapered serifs. Capitals are stately and moderately wide with clean hairlines and confident vertical stress, while the lowercase shows compact rhythm with carefully shaped bowls and angled terminals. Serifs are bracketed but sharp-edged, giving a precise, engraved feel; joins and apertures stay clear, and the overall color remains even in text despite the thin horizontals. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven construction, with open counters and delicate finishing strokes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and literature-forward branding where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or certificates, where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated.
The tone is traditional and composed, suggesting bookish authority and editorial polish. Its high-contrast detailing and pointed finishing strokes add a touch of ceremony, making it feel cultured and slightly theatrical without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, timeless reading experience with added elegance from strong contrast and finely finished serifs. It balances traditional proportions with crisp detailing to provide authority in text and sophistication in display.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady baseline and consistent spacing, producing a smooth reading texture at display-to-text sizes. The thin cross-strokes and hairlines are a defining feature, so the design reads best when reproduction is clean and not overly compressed.