Kasumi Seiran is a low-contrast old-style Mincho serif type that is based on the traditional kaisho block style. Its kanji that have a structure with small counters emphasize the flowing horizontal lines and harai (sweep strokes), and the kana is inspired by the typefaces of the 1940s to 1960s. The Latin characters, featuring their rugged forms, have a classic structure based on the types from the end of the 15th century. It is ideal for adding a classic look to literary magazines and advertisement headlines.