Serif Normal Kumed 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apud', 'Mafra Condensed', 'Mafra Deck Condensed', and 'Mafra Headline Condensed' by Monotype and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, academic, print documents, classic, bookish, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, formal text, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, transitional feel, print-like.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even color suitable for sustained reading. The capitals are well-proportioned and slightly condensed in feel, with crisp terminals and clear, open counters in letters like C, D, and O. Lowercase forms show a traditional rhythm with a two-storey a and g, a beaked/bracketed look on several joins, and sturdy, un-fussy arches on n and m. Numerals read as oldstyle (text) figures with varying heights and a gently flowing baseline, contributing to a more literary texture than lining figures would.
This font is well-suited to book and journal typography, essays, reports, and other long-form editorial contexts where a familiar serif voice and stable readability are desired. It can also support formal communication materials—programs, certificates, and institutional documents—where a classic tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking traditional book typography and institutional print. It feels composed and trustworthy rather than decorative, with just enough modulation and serif shaping to suggest craft and heritage.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, bracketed serifs, and moderate contrast combine to produce a comfortable reading rhythm and a familiar, authoritative voice for print-centric typography.
Details like the angled leg on R, the tapered diagonals on V/W/Y, and the slightly calligraphic curve treatment in S and e reinforce a traditional, print-oriented impression. Spacing appears balanced in the sample setting, with clear word shapes and a comfortable line texture.