Serif Normal Kuguh 12 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, print, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, versatility, tradition, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, transitional, even color, tight apertures, sturdy stems.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even typographic color. Proportions skew a bit broad in the capitals, with generous bowls and rounded curves that read smoothly at text sizes. Terminals are mostly crisp and horizontal, while joins and serifs show gentle bracketing that softens the overall texture. The lowercase maintains a familiar book-face rhythm with clear ascenders/descenders, rounded counters, and straightforward, readable figures.
Well-suited for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even rhythm and conventional letterforms support comfortable reading. It should also perform reliably for headings and subheads that need a traditional, authoritative tone without appearing overly ornate.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone—measured and dependable rather than flashy. Its restrained contrast and traditional serif treatment suggest editorial seriousness and a quietly polished voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and familiar forms. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and steady spacing aim to create an unobtrusive reading experience and a timeless editorial presence.
Caps present a strong, stable silhouette with wide, open curves (notably in C/O/Q) and a clean diagonal structure in V/W/X. The numerals appear proportionate and readable, with traditional shapes and consistent serif treatment that helps them sit comfortably alongside text.