Serif Normal Kano 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, literary titles, institutional, classic, bookish, formal, refined, authoritative, classic text, editorial tone, formal clarity, print elegance, typographic authority, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, compact counters, crisp joins.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdy vertical stems, showing a pronounced vertical stress and tightly controlled curves. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with sharp, well-defined terminals that keep the texture clean at display sizes. Proportions feel moderately narrow with compact counters and a steady baseline rhythm, while the capitals are stately and the lowercase maintains a traditional, slightly calligraphic modulation. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, yielding a cohesive, print-oriented texture.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, especially for headings, chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal body copy. It also fits institutional communications, invitations, and classic branding systems that benefit from a refined, print-like texture.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking traditional publishing and institutional typography. Its sharp detailing and contrast add refinement and seriousness, lending an authoritative voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif with elevated contrast and precise finishing, balancing readability with a dignified, classical presence. Its consistent serif treatment and measured proportions aim to produce a confident typographic color across longer passages and prominent titles.
In the text sample, the stroke contrast produces a bright, elegant page color, and the strong serifs help guide horizontal flow. The design’s crisp joins and fine hairlines suggest it rewards generous sizes and good reproduction conditions, where the detailing remains clear.