Serif Normal Kubab 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, academic print, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, print tradition, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed serifs, bookish, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic axis and controlled curves, with tapered joins and sharply finished terminals that stay clean at text sizes. Proportions are traditional and balanced, with moderate counters and a steady rhythm in running text; capitals read stately and well-structured, while lowercase forms are compact and conventional with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear lining and upright, matching the same contrast and serif treatment for cohesive texture.
This typeface suits long-form reading environments such as books, journals, and magazine articles, where a classic serif voice and structured rhythm are desirable. It also works well for formal headings, pull quotes, and print-forward branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its high-contrast detail and crisp finishing lend a sense of refinement and seriousness, suitable for content that aims to feel established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for clear paragraph color and a familiar, time-tested reading experience. Its contrast and crisp detailing aim to deliver refinement in print-like settings while maintaining disciplined, traditional proportions.
In the sample text, the font builds an even, slightly sparkling texture from the contrast and sharp serifs, with strong headline presence when set large. Curves in letters like C, G, and S feel carefully tensioned rather than geometric, reinforcing a classic editorial character.