Serif Normal Kikid 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, classic text, editorial tone, elegant display, book typography, traditional authority, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, crisp joins, calligraphic stress.
This serif has a high-contrast, calligraphic construction with sharp, wedge-like bracketed serifs and a clear diagonal stress. Capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, with crisp terminals and modest flare in strokes, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and a short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Curves are smooth and taut, with controlled transitions into thin hairlines, and several letters show gently tapered strokes and small ball-like terminals (notably in the lowercase). Numerals appear oldstyle, mixing ascenders and descenders, and follow the same contrast and serif logic as the text characters.
This font is well suited to book typography, magazine/editorial settings, and other long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal collateral (such as invitations or certificates) where its sharp serifs and high contrast can add elegance at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting authority and polish rather than friendliness. Its rhythm feels measured and editorial, with enough sharpness in the serifs and contrast to read as refined and slightly dramatic at display sizes.
The design appears intended to echo conventional, historically grounded text serifs with a polished, high-contrast finish, balancing traditional proportions with a slightly dramatic stroke modulation. Its compact lowercase and oldstyle figures suggest a focus on bookish, editorial composition and typographic nuance.
In running text the strong contrast and compact lowercase create a lively texture, especially around thin joins and small counters. The oldstyle figures and prominent ascenders/descenders contribute to a classic, page-oriented color that suits typographic compositions with generous leading.