Serif Normal Kumib 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, reports, branding, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, readability, tradition, refinement, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, refined, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with thin hairlines and stronger verticals, paired with finely bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. The proportions lean broad with generous sidebearings, giving letters and numerals a composed, open texture. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a moderate stress that reads as traditional rather than geometric; joins and bowls stay clean at text sizes. Lowercase forms maintain a steady rhythm with a conventional x-height, while capitals feel stately and evenly weighted, producing a balanced typographic color across mixed-case settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as magazines and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal communication pieces—reports, programs, and institutional materials—where clarity and credibility are priorities.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a polished, editorial voice. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing suggest seriousness and authority without becoming ornamental or overly mannered.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-quality text serif that emphasizes readability and typographic polish. Its broad proportions and crisp contrast aim to provide an elegant, authoritative presence in continuous reading and formal settings.
The numerals match the texty, bookish character, with clear differentiation and consistent serif treatment. In the sample paragraph, spacing and stroke refinement support comfortable reading while still delivering a sharp, high-contrast impression on the page.