Serif Normal Kodag 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, formal clarity, classic branding, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, bookish.
A classic text serif with balanced proportions, moderate stroke modulation, and crisp bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and fairly round, while joins and terminals stay clean and controlled, producing an even typographic color. The uppercase shows stately, open forms with sharp apexes and measured spacing; the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact counters and a traditional two-storey “g.” Numerals align with the text style, mixing straight stems and rounded bowls for a cohesive, editorial feel.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired. It also fits formal communications such as reports and academic material, and can lend a classic, trustworthy tone to identity systems and packaging when used in display sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting seriousness and credibility rather than playfulness. It reads as literary and institutional, with a familiar book-page sensibility that feels dependable and polished.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional serif for text-first typography: familiar shapes, moderate contrast, and controlled details that prioritize clarity and an established, traditional voice across paragraphs and headings.
The italic-like movement is minimal; the design stays upright and steady, relying on serif articulation and moderate contrast for character. Round letters (C, O, Q) appear generous and smooth, while the serifs and terminals add a slightly sharp, dignified finish that supports long-form readability.