Serif Normal Kimup 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, literary, refined, formal, authoritative, classic, book typography, classic revival, editorial tone, formal print, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a crisp, engraved-like stroke finish. The letterforms show a traditional text rhythm with moderate proportions and clear modulation between thick verticals and fine hairlines. Curves are smooth and carefully tensioned, with open counters and neatly finished terminals; the lowercase includes a two-storey a and g, plus a slender, slightly curved f and a compact t. Numerals follow the same classic text-serifs logic, with pronounced contrast and delicate joins that reward generous sizes and solid printing.
Well suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional serif structure and consistent rhythm support comfortable text blocks. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as invitations or programs, especially when set with enough size and leading to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting formality and quiet authority. It feels suited to editorial and cultural contexts, with a refined, slightly old-world elegance rather than a utilitarian or industrial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast reading serif that balances elegance with disciplined structure. Its serif modeling and classic proportions aim to evoke established book typography while maintaining a crisp, contemporary finish in display settings.
In the sample text, the face reads cleanly and evenly with a steady baseline, while the fine hairlines and pointed details give it a polished, traditional page color. The italic is not shown, and the design emphasis appears centered on an upright text style with strong contrast and precise serif shaping.