Serif Normal Komiv 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, showing crisp hairlines and fuller verticals. The drawing favors smooth, slightly calligraphic curves with controlled terminals and a steady text rhythm. Proportions are balanced rather than condensed, with open counters and a measured, bookish color that stays even across the alphabet and figures. Numerals follow the same restrained contrast and serif treatment, reading clearly in running text.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and other long-form editorial settings where a steady serif rhythm supports readability. It also works effectively for formal headings, pull quotes, and institutional communications that benefit from a classic, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking established book typography and editorial publishing. It feels composed and authoritative without becoming overly ornate, with a quiet sophistication suited to serious content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes clarity and tradition. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and even pacing suggest an aim for comfortable reading and a familiar publishing aesthetic.
Capital forms have a dignified presence with clean apexes and gently tapered strokes, while lowercase shapes keep a familiar, readable structure. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) maintain smooth roundness, and the italic-like calligraphic influence is subtle, expressed mainly through modulation and terminal shaping rather than overt flourishes.