Serif Normal Kikub 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic stress, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a traditional, slightly calligraphic stress with crisp, tapered terminals and smooth, controlled curves. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and strong contrast, matching the text color and cadence of the letters.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as magazine and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a refined, classical texture.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying refinement and formality without feeling overly ornamental. Its sharp, clean finishing and traditional structure suggest an editorial, bookish voice suited to established, trustworthy messaging.
The design appears aimed at a conventional text serif with a polished, high-contrast finish, prioritizing a familiar reading rhythm and a dignified, print-classic character. Its numeral and capital treatment reinforces a literary, editorial purpose.
In the sample text, the type holds a dark, authoritative texture at larger sizes, with punctuation and capitals reading clearly. The contrast and pointed serifs give it a crisp edge that can feel more dramatic in dense settings, especially where thin strokes cluster.