Serif Normal Kulum 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marat' by Ludwig Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, versatility, professional tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate terminals.
A conventional serif with bracketed, lightly tapered serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The proportions lean slightly wide with generous sidebearings, giving lines an unhurried rhythm and clear word shapes. Curves show subtle calligraphic stress, while joins and terminals are clean and restrained rather than decorative. The lowercase has a straightforward, readable build with open counters and stable verticals; capitals feel dignified and evenly weighted. Numerals appear text-friendly with oldstyle-style forms and smooth, rounded bowls.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles where a traditional serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and brand systems that want a conventional, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting a dependable, bookish voice. It reads as formal without feeling stiff, with a quiet authority suited to informational and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: familiar forms, measured contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at clarity and continuity over stylistic novelty. It prioritizes steady rhythm and readable structure for extended setting.
The sample text shows comfortable readability at larger paragraph sizes, with even color and consistent serif treatment across uppercase and lowercase. Round letters stay smooth and balanced, while the serifs add a traditional texture that remains controlled rather than ornate.