Serif Normal Juban 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, magazines, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text setting, classic revival, editorial tone, print elegance, bracketed, crisp, modulated, transitional, bookish.
This serif typeface features bracketed, tapered serifs and clearly modulated strokes with a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with rounded letters (C, G, O, Q) showing smooth, controlled curves and a decisive, calligraphic stress. Lowercase forms read traditionally with compact joins and modest apertures; the two-story a and g and the earless, straightforward r reinforce a conventional text-serifs feel. Numerals follow the same sharp, serifed construction, with open forms and strong vertical emphasis that stays consistent across the set.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its classic proportions and high-contrast detailing can provide a polished texture. It also works well for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles that benefit from a formal, traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography, editorial polish, and institutional seriousness. Its sharp serifs and clean modulation lend a sense of authority and composure rather than casualness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif with a refined, print-classical appearance—balancing sharp detailing and controlled contrast to deliver an authoritative, literary feel in both display and reading sizes.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady baseline and even color despite the contrast, while the combination of crisp serifs and relatively tight interior spaces gives it a slightly more formal, print-oriented character than a soft, contemporary serif.