Serif Normal Kogey 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, corporate, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, institutional tone, general purpose, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, moderate modulation, large apertures, round terminals.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, readable rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with a classical feel and slightly soft, rounded finishing, while the lowercase shows compact, well-shaped counters and clear joins. Serifs tend to be gently cupped/bracketed rather than sharp, giving strokes a slightly softened, print-like edge. Numerals are lining and sturdy, with the curved forms (notably 2, 3, 5, and 9) showing pronounced, traditional shaping.
Well-suited to body text in books, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also works for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, credible voice is desired without feeling overly decorative.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting stability and familiarity rather than novelty. Its restrained details and calm texture evoke book typography and editorial credibility, with a mildly warm, human touch.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif: conservative in structure, balanced in proportions, and optimized for an even text color. Its softened bracketing and moderate contrast suggest a goal of combining classic authority with approachable readability.
The face maintains consistent color across mixed-case text, and the spacing in the sample paragraph reads even and composed. Distinctive letterform cues include a two-storey “g”, a classic serif “a”, a long-tailed “Q”, and a gently curved “j” descender, all reinforcing a conventional text-serif character.