Serif Normal Kaba 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, print craft, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, stately, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a measured, book-oriented rhythm. Strokes transition from thick verticals to hairline horizontals and diagonals, with tapered terminals and subtly calligraphic modulation. Uppercase forms feel stately and moderately wide with clear, traditional proportions, while lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, compact joins, and rounded bowls that keep paragraphs even and composed. Numerals are oldstyle in feel, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and delicate curves that match the text color.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal stationery where contrast and sharp serifs can add authority and polish.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional print craft rather than utilitarian UI neutrality. Its sharp serifs and bright, high-contrast detailing convey refinement and formality, suitable for serious editorial voices and heritage-leaning branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-first serif that balances elegance with readability. Its controlled contrast, bracketed serifs, and classic proportions aim to deliver a familiar literary tone while maintaining crisp detail for display sizes.
In text, the font produces a strong vertical emphasis and a bright page texture typical of high-contrast serifs. Curved letters (C, O, Q) show smooth, controlled bowls, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are crisp without appearing overly geometric. Punctuation and apostrophes appear light and sharp, reinforcing the refined, print-centric character.