Serif Normal Kibal 18 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype and 'Hebrew Le Be Std', 'Hebrew Le Be Tanach', 'Hebrew Provence Std', 'Hebrew Sevilha Std', and 'Hebrew Sevilha Tanach' by Samtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered, bracketed serifs and a strong vertical stress. Stems and hairlines show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with crisp joins and elegantly flared terminals. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and steady, while lowercase forms are compact with clear counters; the two-storey “a” and “g” reinforce a bookish, conventional texture. Numerals appear oldstyle in construction with varying heights and extenders, contributing to a lively, text-oriented rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral (programs, announcements, invitations) where its high-contrast refinement can be featured at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with a reserved formality that suggests editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast detailing and refined terminals add a sense of elegance and authority without tipping into overt ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, text-forward serif with classical proportions and crisp high-contrast detailing. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals and the restrained, traditional letterforms suggest an emphasis on timeless editorial typography rather than novelty.
Color on the page is relatively light due to the fine hairlines, but the strokes remain well defined at display sizes in the samples. The italic is not shown; the presented style reads as a straightforward roman with traditional serif conventions.