Serif Normal Kudan 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, bookish, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The shapes feel slightly oldstyle in construction, with soft joins and subtly tapered terminals that keep counters open and readable. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms show sturdy, rounded bowls and a straightforward rhythm suited to continuous reading. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, combining clear silhouettes with restrained detailing rather than sharp, high-contrast drama.
Well suited to book typography, editorial pages, and other reading-intensive layouts where an even, familiar serif voice is desirable. It can also support institutional or heritage-leaning branding, especially when paired with generous margins and traditional typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and trustworthy, with a distinctly literary feel that suggests printed books and long-form editorial work. It reads as measured and composed—more scholarly than playful—while still retaining a human, slightly calligraphic warmth.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif: recognizable, historically grounded, and optimized for comfortable, continuous text. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs prioritize clarity and a stable page texture over stylistic eccentricity.
Serifs are present throughout and appear smoothly integrated rather than slab-like, helping maintain a consistent text color in paragraphs. The sample text shows stable spacing and a calm, even cadence, with punctuation and capitals carrying a dignified presence without becoming ornamental.