Serif Normal Kubuh 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic styling, formal voice, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
A classic serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, with crisp joins and fairly tight, controlled curves. Proportions feel traditional and slightly narrow in the capitals, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and a steady, even rhythm that reads well in continuous text. Numerals are lining figures with clear, sturdy forms that match the text color and contrast of the letters.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine/editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headlines and subheads that benefit from a formal, established look, especially at medium to large sizes where contrast and serif detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, leaning toward an editorial, bookish voice. Its high-contrast strokes and crisp finishing details give it a refined, authoritative presence that feels at home in established print conventions.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, print-oriented feel, balancing crisp contrast with familiar proportions for comfortable, traditional reading. Its details aim to communicate credibility and formality without ornamental excess.
Diagonal letters like K, V, W, and X show clean, sharp intersections, while round letters (O, Q, C) keep a controlled, slightly vertical axis. The lowercase includes familiar text-serif cues such as a two-storey “g” and “a,” and punctuation in the sample text maintains the same crisp, formal character.