Serif Normal Kumed 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, long-form, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, editorial utility, traditional typography, print text, bracketed, oldstyle figures, transitional, bookish, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, upright rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with restrained elegance—wide rounds (C, O, Q) and a robust, slightly condensed vertical presence—while the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with modest apertures and smooth joining. Serifs read as gently tapered rather than blocky, and terminals are clean and controlled, giving the face a crisp, print-oriented texture. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with ascenders and descenders, adding a traditional, book-typographic flavor to running text.
Well suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable text color are priorities. It also fits reports, program books, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic palette.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial seriousness and long-form readability. It feels formal without being ornate, projecting a composed, academic presence appropriate for traditional publishing and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic convention over display-driven personality. Oldstyle numerals and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on comfortable, book-like composition in continuous reading settings.
The sample text shows even color and consistent spacing, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (I/l, 0/O) and a comfortably familiar paragraph texture. The ampersand and punctuation sit quietly within the system, reinforcing a conventional, text-first design.