Serif Normal Kumed 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book design, editorial, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, versatility, print text, formality, tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, balanced, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, pairing sturdy verticals with smoothly tapered joins. Capitals are wide and steady with clear, traditional proportions, while lowercase forms show a readable rhythm and open counters. Details like the two-storey “a” and “g,” the gently curved terminals, and the footed “1” and serifed numerals reinforce a text-oriented, book-face construction that stays clean at display sizes.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports long reading. It also fits reports, academic materials, and formal communications, and can be used for headlines when a traditional, composed voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an academic, print-forward presence. It feels measured and trustworthy rather than expressive, lending a composed, editorial character to both headings and long passages.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic neutrality. Its classic proportions and restrained contrast aim to deliver a stable, conventional voice across a wide range of editorial and document settings.
Spacing appears even and calm, supporting continuous reading. The design avoids extreme quirks, keeping curves and serifs consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures for a coherent page color.