Serif Normal Kugas 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, academic, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, print elegance, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This is a high-contrast serif with a crisp, chiseled feel and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with mostly vertical stress, and terminals resolve into fine, tapered details rather than blunt endings. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms keep a traditional text rhythm with compact joins, narrow apertures, and clear, upright construction. Figures align with the text color and share the same sharp serifs and contrast, giving numerals a formal, print-like presence.
It suits book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and crisp serifs also make it effective for display use such as section heads, pull quotes, and refined headlines, especially in print-oriented designs.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial typography and institutional print. Its sharp finishing and pronounced contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic voice that reads as elegant rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully finished serifs to convey tradition and clarity. It aims to deliver a polished, literary reading experience while retaining enough sharpness to carry presence in larger sizes.
In paragraph setting the face maintains a dark, coherent texture, with punctuation and dots appearing clean and deliberate. The ‘g’ is two-storey and the overall set leans toward conventional book typography, prioritizing familiar shapes and a composed rhythm.