Serif Normal Kokun 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, refined, authoritative, readability, text setting, timelessness, formality, bracketed, oldstyle, generous, steady, readable.
A conventional serif with bracketed terminals and softly modulated strokes that create a steady, text-oriented rhythm. The forms are open and generously spaced, with rounded bowls and moderate, calligraphic-like stress that avoids sharp contrast extremes. Capitals feel stately and slightly expansive, while lowercase shapes stay straightforward and highly legible; details like the ear, beak, and tails are restrained rather than flamboyant. Figures are clear and traditional in construction, matching the calm, even color of the text.
This face is well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, readable texture matters. It can also support formal communication such as reports, academic material, and institutional collateral, and works effectively for headlines when a traditional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, communicating familiarity and trust. It feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading, with a quiet refinement that reads as editorial rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif with traditional proportions and restrained detailing. Its priority seems to be comfortable reading and a familiar, authoritative presence across paragraphs and headings.
Serifs are neither hairline nor blocky, and transitions into stems are smoothly bracketed, contributing to a stable texture in paragraphs. Curves are well-rounded and counters remain open, helping the face hold up when set in continuous text.