Serif Normal Kunoy 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, long-form, reports, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, literary, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sturdy, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. The letterforms show oldstyle tendencies: rounded, open bowls, gently modulated curves, and slightly calligraphic shaping in joins and terminals. Capitals are proportioned for text use rather than display, with clear internal spaces and restrained detailing. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g”, a softly curved “f”, and an “e” with an open aperture; numerals are lining and fairly even in width, with smooth curves on 0/6/8/9 and a simple, readable 1.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It should also work for academic materials and formal reports, and can handle headlines when a classic, understated presence is needed.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with a familiar editorial feel. Its restrained modulation and traditional serif detailing suggest seriousness and credibility without feeling ornate or overly sharp.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif with traditional proportions and comfortable readability, aiming for familiar typography that performs cleanly in paragraphs and formal communication.
Spacing appears even and conservative, supporting continuous reading in paragraphs. Diagonals and curved strokes (notably in V/W/Y and S/C/G) keep a gentle, humanist softness, while the serifs add clear horizontal anchoring on stems and caps.