Serif Normal Kaby 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, text reading, editorial tone, traditional authority, print elegance, transitional, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed wedge serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while verticals feel steady and slightly heavier than horizontals, giving a crisp, high-contrast texture in text. The capitals are stately and well-proportioned with ample interior space (notably in C, O, and Q), and the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey a and g, a modest ear on g, and a relatively narrow, upright f. Numerals follow old-style-like proportions in feel, with varied widths and clear differentiation between figures.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also fits formal communications—reports, programs, and institutional materials—where a traditional, authoritative texture helps structure dense text.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, evoking printed books, established institutions, and careful craft. It reads as polished and serious rather than playful, with a calm rhythm suited to sustained reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that delivers a refined printed feel through bracketed serifs, controlled contrast, and familiar letterforms. Its proportions and restrained details suggest a focus on readability and a timeless editorial character.
In the text sample, the face maintains clarity at larger sizes with sharp serifs and clean joins; the contrast creates an elegant sparkle that becomes more noticeable as size increases. Spacing appears balanced and conservative, supporting a familiar reading cadence.