Serif Normal Kikum 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, elegant italic, classic reading, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, traditional.
A high-contrast serif with a distinctly italic construction and a calligraphic, diagonally stressed rhythm. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to broader main stems, with sharp, tapered terminals and bracketed wedge-like serifs that stay relatively delicate. Proportions feel traditional and moderately condensed in places, while the italic slant and varied letter widths create an animated texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same crisp contrast and pointed finishing details, contributing to a precise, engraved-like color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and literary or cultural publishing where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also serve in formal communications and branding, especially for headings, pull quotes, and short passages where the crisp contrast and italic movement can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, with a formal, bookish voice. Its sharp hairlines and elegant italic flow read as refined and slightly dramatic, lending a sense of tradition and authority without feeling heavy.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation infused with italic elegance—combining traditional proportions with a sharpened, calligraphic finish for expressive reading and display settings.
The italic has pronounced entry/exit strokes and narrow joins that create sparkle at larger sizes, while the thinnest features suggest it will reward generous sizing and careful spacing in demanding layouts. The lowercase shows a lively, handwritten influence (notably in curved forms), helping longer lines feel energetic rather than static.