Serif Normal Kirod 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, elegant contrast, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and fuller main strokes, featuring crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. The letterforms show a measured, bookish rhythm with moderate proportions and clearly articulated joins. Rounds are smooth and slightly modulated, while capitals feel stately and balanced with sharp apexes and fine finishing strokes. The lowercase is clean and traditional, with a two-storey “g” and compact, sturdy serifs that hold up in continuous text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a refined serif voice is needed, including magazines, long-form reading, and literary layouts. It also performs nicely for display settings like headlines, pull quotes, and upscale branding where contrast and crisp serifs can add authority and elegance.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining classical formality with a light, contemporary crispness. It reads as confident and composed, lending a sense of refinement and seriousness without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that emphasizes elegance through strong stroke modulation and carefully finished serifs. Its proportions and steady rhythm suggest a focus on comfortable reading while preserving a premium, editorial character.
Details such as the lively, slightly calligraphic “Q” tail and the pronounced stroke contrast in figures and punctuation contribute to an upscale, print-oriented feel. The texture in paragraphs is even, with enough modulation to look sophisticated while remaining clear at text sizes.