Serif Normal Kafi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial voice, formality, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, bookish, transitional, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with fairly open counters and a steady baseline rhythm that reads cleanly in continuous text. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned; lowercase shows traditional forms with a two‑storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and moderately sized apertures. Numerals follow oldstyle-like proportions with clear contrast and sturdy feet, matching the text color of the letters.
Well suited to book typography, essays, and other extended reading where a traditional serif voice is expected. It also works effectively for magazine layouts, academic or institutional documents, and formal brand communications that benefit from a polished, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, conveying a sense of tradition and quiet authority. High-contrast strokes and formal proportions give it a refined, slightly ceremonial feel, while the familiar text-serif construction keeps it approachable for long reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text face that balances refined contrast with familiar proportions for comfortable reading. Its consistent serif treatment and conservative letterforms suggest a goal of producing an authoritative, literature-friendly typographic color without drawing attention to eccentric details.
Serif detailing stays consistent across the set, with tapered terminals and subtle curvature where strokes meet, supporting a polished texture at larger sizes. The “Q” tail is restrained and integrated, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) keep sharp, clean joins that reinforce a crisp page color.