Serif Normal Kidav 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, headlines, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal elegance, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. The letterforms show classical proportions with a moderately tall cap height and a steady, text-oriented x-height, giving paragraphs an even, readable color despite the contrast. Serifs are bracketed and generally sharp, with tapered terminals and smooth, calligraphic transitions through joins. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the bowl forms), while vertical stems stay straight and clean, producing a composed, traditional rhythm.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an elegant serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in magazine layouts, essays, and cultural publishing, and can add polish to invitations or formal stationery. In display sizes it reads as sophisticated and classic, especially for headings and pull quotes.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting classic publishing and cultured editorial design. Its high-contrast detailing and delicate terminals add a sense of refinement and formality, while the familiar construction keeps it approachable for continuous reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classic book typography cues with a slightly polished, contemporary finish. Its consistent rhythm and familiar forms prioritize readability, while the fine serifs and tapered terminals add refinement for editorial and premium branding contexts.
The lowercase shows conventional, text-friendly structures with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., i/j with round dots, open counters, and distinct bowl/shoulder forms). Numerals appear lining and elegant, with curving figures and thin connecting strokes that match the serif detailing. The ampersand is decorative and flowing, leaning slightly toward calligraphic flair without becoming ornamental.