Serif Normal Kibus 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, classic text, editorial polish, formal tone, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp hairlines, open counters.
This serif typeface presents a traditional, book-oriented structure with bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with crisp hairlines and firm vertical stems; curves show a subtle vertical stress. Lowercase forms are compact and controlled, with clean apertures and a two-storey “a” and “g” that reinforce a conventional text rhythm. Numerals follow the same disciplined contrast and serif treatment, reading clearly at display sizes while retaining a print-classic texture.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly for magazine headings, refined branding, and other typographic applications that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast serif presence.
The overall tone is composed and authoritative, evoking familiar editorial and literary typography. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp terminals add a refined, slightly formal voice that feels at home in polished, traditional settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, trustworthy text-serif voice with elegant contrast and disciplined proportions, prioritizing readability and a classic print aesthetic in both setting and display.
In paragraph setting, the face produces a crisp, slightly sparkling texture from the fine hairlines against strong main strokes. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) remain smooth and balanced, while the serifs and terminals stay consistently shaped across the alphabet, supporting a cohesive, conventional impression.