Serif Normal Kibab 23 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moskva Pro' by MacCampus, 'Hebrew Europa' by Samtype, and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9 L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, text readability, classic voice, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
A traditional serif with pronounced stroke modulation and bracketed wedge-like serifs that taper to sharp points. Curves are generously rounded with slightly calligraphic tension, while straight stems remain clean and upright. Letterforms show moderate proportions and a steady rhythm in text, with open counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes; the overall texture reads smooth and bookish rather than rigid or geometric.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its high-contrast serif structure and open counters help maintain clarity at text sizes. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice.
The tone is classical and cultivated, evoking editorial and academic typography. Its contrast and crisp terminals add a refined, slightly ceremonial feel suited to established institutions and traditional publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading and familiar typographic color, balancing elegance from contrast with practical, steady proportions for continuous text.
Uppercase forms feel stately with well-defined serifs and careful curve-to-stem transitions, while lowercase maintains an even, readable cadence. Numerals follow the same serifed, high-contrast logic, giving tables and headings a consistent, traditional color.