Serif Normal Kikim 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, oldstyle, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with a traditional text-book rhythm and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered joins and pointed terminals, especially in diagonals and curves. Proportions feel moderately narrow with compact counters, while capitals are stately and evenly spaced. Lowercase forms are conventional and readable, with a two-storey “g,” a rounded “a,” and a slightly calligraphic flow through shoulders and bowls.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in formal documents, reports, and traditional branding contexts that benefit from a refined, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed books, editorial authority, and a formal, composed voice. Its sharp serifs and elegant contrast add refinement, making the texture feel deliberate and polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes familiar letterforms and a confident printed-page presence. Its restrained shapes and careful serif treatment suggest a goal of dependable readability with an elevated, classic finish.
In the sample text, the color on the page is strong and well-defined, with clear word shapes and a distinctly traditional italic-less (upright) posture. Numerals appear lining in style and maintain the same contrast and serif treatment, supporting consistent typographic texture across mixed text.