Serif Normal Jomul 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, print branding, quotations, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, traditional text, editorial tone, formal branding, classic display, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, stately, old-style influence.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and a steady, upright posture. Capitals are sturdy and slightly wide-feeling, with crisp, triangular/bracketed serifs and clear vertical stress in rounded forms. Lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with compact counters and a readable, bookish texture; the two-storey a and g are prominent, with a strong ear and a defined bowl structure. Numerals are sturdy and serifed, matching the text color and maintaining consistent contrast and baseline alignment.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs confidently in headlines and pull quotes thanks to its strong contrast and crisp serifs. It fits print-forward branding and formal communications that benefit from a classic, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional publishing and institutional typography. Its strong contrast and firm serifs give it a confident, formal presence suited to serious or heritage-leaning communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, traditional serif reading experience with elevated contrast for clarity and presence. It aims to bridge sturdy text performance with enough sharp detail to work in display roles.
At larger sizes the sharpness of the serifs and the pronounced modulation become more expressive, while in text the letterforms knit into a dense, traditional paragraph color. The design balances crisp details with enough bracketing to keep joins from feeling brittle.