Serif Normal Kudan 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, traditional, bookish, scholarly, literary, formal, readability, text setting, classic tone, credibility, bracketed, oldstyle, modulated, calligraphic, tapered.
A conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and softly modulated strokes that keep contrast noticeable without becoming sharp or hairline-heavy. Curves are generous and open, with moderate apertures and a calm, even texture in paragraphs. The capitals feel sturdy and classically proportioned, while the lowercase shows subtle oldstyle influence through gently angled terminals and a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Numerals are clear and sturdy, with familiar shapes and balanced sidebearings that read well alongside text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also fits reports, institutional communications, and other contexts that benefit from a credible, conventional typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, leaning toward an academic, bookish feel rather than a sleek or decorative voice. Its restrained contrast and familiar serif detailing convey credibility and formality without looking stiff or ceremonial.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conservative letterforms, moderate modulation, and bracketed serifs tuned for comfortable paragraph setting and a classic typographic presence.
In the sample text, spacing and word rhythm stay steady, producing a comfortable reading color. The punctuation and dots appear robust enough for continuous text, and the serifs add a mild warmth that suits longer passages.