Serif Normal Kiluy 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, print tradition, elegant tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdy vertical stems, showing bracketed wedge-like serifs and a distinctly oldstyle calligraphic construction. The curves are smooth and generous, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entry/exit strokes, giving the forms a lively, modulated rhythm. Proportions feel traditionally balanced: capitals are stately and slightly wide, while lowercase shows moderate x-height with clear ascender/descender reach and a flowing, text-oriented texture.
This font is well suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is desired, performing especially well in paragraphs and pull quotes. The crisp contrast and confident capitals also make it effective for titles, section heads, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting established print tradition rather than a modernist voice. Its sharp contrast and elegant serifs convey refinement and formality, with a subtle warmth from the oldstyle shaping that keeps it approachable for long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that balances elegance with readability by pairing strong verticals with fine, controlled hairlines. Its oldstyle structure and bracketed serifs aim to produce a familiar, trustworthy page color with enough contrast to feel polished in display sizes.
Distinctive details include a gently slanted crossbar on the lowercase "e", a two-storey "g" with a pronounced ear, and a serifed "1" and "7" that read clearly in text. The numerals and capitals maintain the same contrast logic, creating a cohesive, dignified presence in mixed editorial settings.