Serif Normal Kikuw 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ASV Codar', 'Maged', 'Palatino', and 'Palatino Nova' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, brand marks, literary, formal, classic, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, refined contrast, bracketed, crisp, open, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and sturdier vertical stems, giving the letters a crisp, sculpted presence. Serifs are bracketed and clean, with a traditional, bookish construction and open counters. Capitals feel stately and evenly paced, while the lowercase shows a steady rhythm with clear joins and a restrained, slightly calligraphic modulation in strokes. Numerals and punctuation match the same contrast and serif logic, keeping the overall texture consistent in text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and essays where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it scales confidently to magazine headlines and section titles thanks to its contrast and crisp detailing. It can also serve for formal brand systems that want a classic, established tone.
The font reads as classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness that feels at home in established print traditions. Its sharp contrast and controlled detailing add refinement and a slightly dramatic tone without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly readable text serif with a refined contrast model and a polished editorial character, balancing classical proportions with enough sharpness to stay lively in print and on screen.
Round letters show a gentle stress and careful thinning at curves, contributing to an elegant line of text. The uppercase Q has a distinctive, sweeping tail that adds character in display settings while remaining aligned with the overall conventional serif voice.