Serif Normal Kibus 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, authority, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, bookish.
A traditional serif with crisp bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. The forms show a vertical, upright stance with narrow joins and tapered terminals that create a clean, high-contrast rhythm across text. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture with compact counters and clear, straight-sided stems. Numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented construction, blending smoothly into running copy.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits academic or institutional documents, headlines with a formal tone, and typographic systems that need a conventional, authoritative text face.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with an editorial polish that reads as established and dependable. Its sharp serifs and contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic presence without feeling decorative.
Designed to deliver a familiar, highly readable serif texture with a refined contrast profile and disciplined detailing. The intent appears to prioritize dependable text performance and a classic typographic voice over novelty.
The letterforms emphasize clarity through conventional proportions and consistent serif treatment, producing an even color in paragraphs. Curves are smoothly drawn with tight apertures in places, lending a controlled, print-like character.