Serif Normal Kibab 22 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, academic, brand identity, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, refined display, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress.
A traditional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a subtly calligraphic, diagonal stress, with tapered joins and finely cut terminals that stay sharp even in larger display sizes. Proportions feel balanced and conventional, with moderately wide capitals, compact lowercase, and clear differentiation across forms; the numerals follow the same high-contrast rhythm and maintain an elegant, bookish presence.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for magazine features, academic materials, and brand identities that benefit from a refined, established typographic tone—especially in headings, pull quotes, and formal printed collateral.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured, cultivated, and slightly formal. Its high-contrast strokes and refined detailing lend an editorial seriousness that reads as authoritative without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a distinctly refined, high-contrast elegance. It prioritizes a familiar publishing rhythm while adding enough sharpness and modulation to feel polished in display settings.
Round letters (like O and Q) are drawn with smooth, even curves and visible stress, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a crisp, chiseled look. Lowercase forms lean toward a text-oriented tradition, with a two-storey a, open counters, and sturdy stems that support readability alongside the finer hairlines.