Serif Normal Kabo 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, bookish elegance, traditional feel, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, crisp terminals.
A traditional serif with pronounced stroke-contrast and bracketed serifs, showing a crisp, bookish rhythm. The letterforms have moderate proportions with open counters and a clear vertical axis; curves transition into stems with smooth bracketing rather than abrupt joins. Serifs are relatively fine and slightly flared, and many terminals taper to sharp, chiseled points (notably in S, C, and the diagonals). The numerals read as oldstyle figures, with varied heights and descenders that reinforce a text-oriented, classical texture.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for academic or institutional materials, as well as refined headings and pull quotes when set with comfortable leading to let the fine details breathe.
The overall tone feels classical and editorial—measured, dignified, and quietly prestigious. Its high-contrast detailing and tapered terminals give it a refined, traditional voice that suggests established institutions and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literature-friendly serif that prioritizes classical proportion, clear readability, and an elegant contrast-driven finish. The presence of oldstyle numerals and calligraphic stress suggests a focus on traditional text composition and an established typographic voice rather than overt stylization.
In paragraph settings, the face produces a lively, slightly sparkling texture due to the contrast and small details at the ends of strokes. Capitals appear stately and well-balanced for titling, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable cadence without looking mechanical or geometric.