Serif Normal Kimev 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, prestige, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic stress, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a slightly calligraphic modulation. The letterforms show clear thick–thin rhythm, tapered joins, and sharp terminals, with compact counters and relatively narrow apertures in several lowercase forms. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase balances sturdy stems with delicate hairlines; the numerals follow the same contrast and use traditional, text-like shapes.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where contrast and a traditional serif texture are desired. It can also perform effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal brand typography that benefits from a refined, classical finish.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed literature and established editorial typography. Its sharp finishing details and strong vertical presence lend it a formal, authoritative voice suited to serious content.
Designed to deliver a conventional reading experience with an elevated, print-oriented texture, pairing strong serif structure with pronounced contrast for clarity and prestige. The aim appears to be a dependable text face with enough sharpness and character to stand out in editorial settings.
The italic influence is minimal (upright forms dominate), but the stress and tapering give an engraved, old-style-to-transitional feel. The lowercase features distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic shapes (notably in forms like g, a, and y), adding personality without departing from conventional text-serif expectations.