Serif Normal Kirom 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, display, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, readability, classicism, refinement, editorial tone, high-contrast, refined, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp, tapered terminals and finely cut serifs. Stems are strong and vertical, while hairlines are very light, creating a crisp, bright texture in text. Serifs read as bracketed and sculpted rather than blocky, with smooth joins and controlled curves throughout bowls and shoulders. Proportions feel traditional, with open counters and a steady baseline; the overall rhythm is orderly and calm, and numerals share the same high-contrast, old-style drawing logic.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and other long-form settings where a classic serif voice is desired, especially in comfortable reading sizes. It also performs strongly in headlines and pull quotes, where the high contrast and crisp detailing can be showcased. The formal character makes it a good fit for programs, invitations, and refined brand collateral.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a distinctly formal, print-oriented feel. Its high contrast and polished details convey sophistication and tradition, leaning toward an editorial, bookish voice rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, classic reading-serif experience with elevated contrast and carefully finished detailing. It aims to balance authoritative structure with graceful hairlines for a polished, print-friendly typographic color.
In the sample text, the light hairlines and sharp serifs give a sparkling texture at larger sizes, while the heavier verticals keep the lines stable and authoritative. Curves appear carefully tensioned, and the design maintains consistent contrast across capitals, lowercase, and figures for a cohesive page color.