Serif Normal Kulan 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, text setting, tradition, neutrality, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, open counters, balanced, crisp, traditional.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with clear vertical stress and restrained detailing. Lowercase forms show open apertures and generous counters, producing a clean, readable texture; the two-storey a and g reinforce its traditional construction. Numerals align comfortably with the text, sharing the same measured contrast and serif treatment for consistent color in mixed content.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and academic material, where an even typographic color and familiar letterforms support comfort and clarity. It also fits editorial layouts—magazines, reports, and newspapers—where a traditional serif tone is desired for headlines and body copy alike.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting established print tradition rather than novelty. It reads as formal and trustworthy, with a composed, editorial voice suited to serious or informational settings.
The typeface appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, balanced in proportion, and optimized for consistent readability across continuous prose.
The design maintains a calm, even spacing and a stable baseline, avoiding exaggerated terminals or eccentric shapes. Serifs are shaped with soft transitions rather than sharp, slab-like endings, keeping the texture refined at paragraph sizes.