Serif Normal Kulan 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, conventionality, text setting, credibility, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle numerals, moderate modulation, open counters, balanced.
A traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation that reads cleanly at text sizes. Proportions are balanced with steady, vertical stress and a measured rhythm across lines. The lowercase shows open apertures and generous counters, while ascenders and descenders are moderately long, supporting comfortable word shapes. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varied heights and subtle curvature, matching the text-centric tone of the design.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif forms support sustained reading. It also fits formal communications such as reports, academic documents, and institutional materials that benefit from a conventional, credible typographic voice.
The overall tone is familiar and bookish, leaning toward refined and dependable rather than expressive. It suggests established publishing conventions and a calm, authoritative voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif: prioritize readability, consistent spacing, and a composed page color while keeping details traditional and unobtrusive.
Round letters like C, G, and O feel evenly weighted, with smooth curves and restrained terminals. The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a consistent roman texture with clear differentiation between similar forms (for example, I/J and 0/O) through serifing and proportions.