Serif Normal Kavo 16 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, body text, headlines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, classic elegance, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, lively.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Strokes transition sharply from thick verticals to fine hairlines, with crisp terminals and narrow joins that keep the texture bright at text sizes. Capitals are stately and open, with generous interior counters (notably C, O, and Q), while lowercase forms show traditional proportions and a slightly lively rhythm through angled entry strokes and tapered endings. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven model, reading clearly with strong stems and delicate curves.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles that benefit from sharp contrast and a classical tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying authority and refinement without feeling ornamental. Its crisp contrast and traditional construction suggest a voice suited to editorial contexts and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a refined, historically informed character. Its contrast and bracketed serif treatment aim to deliver an elegant page color while retaining clarity across mixed-case typography.
Spacing appears comfortable and even, producing a consistent gray value in paragraph setting. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman/upright, with conventional text-figure behavior implied by the numerals’ alignment in the grid.