Serif Normal Kubuh 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, readability, traditionalism, editorial tone, typographic polish, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle figures, stately.
A traditional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin contrast. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with smooth, slightly calligraphic transitions into the serifs and a steady vertical stress. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, showing rounded joins, tapered terminals, and a clear two-storey “g,” while the overall rhythm stays consistent across words. Numerals include oldstyle figures that sit and flow with the lowercase, reinforcing a text-centric, bookish texture.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal branding, headings, and print-oriented communications that benefit from a refined, established voice, especially when set with its oldstyle figures for harmonious text composition.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured, polished, and quietly authoritative. Its contrast and sharp finishing details give it a formal presence suited to serious, established contexts rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, pairing strong contrast and bracketed serifs with a steady rhythm for comfortable setting in paragraphs and editorial layouts.
In continuous text the color is relatively dark and confident, with well-defined serifs and distinct letterforms that help maintain clarity at typical reading sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample focuses on the roman’s text performance and its cohesive figure style.