Serif Normal Kuboh 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, literary titles, print publishing, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, text setting, classical tone, editorial utility, balanced texture, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate modulation.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady text rhythm built from generous, open counters. Capitals are relatively wide with crisp, tapered terminals, while the lowercase maintains a normal x-height and readable proportions. Curves (C, G, O, Q) exhibit a subtle calligraphic stress, and joins are smoothly modeled rather than mechanical. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright, with conventional figures and punctuation-friendly shapes suited to continuous reading.
It is well suited to book and editorial typography, including novels, essays, and magazine features where a steady, comfortable reading texture is important. It can also support literary titling, chapter openers, and institutional or formal print materials that benefit from a familiar serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, editorial presence. Its modeling and moderated contrast lend a sense of authority without feeling overly ornate, making it feel familiar and dependable. The texture on the page is even and calm, suggesting a classical reading environment.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an even typographic color, using restrained contrast and bracketed serifs to create a classical, dependable feel. Its proportions and open counters suggest it was drawn to perform consistently across paragraphs while still offering a refined, traditional character.
Details like the two-storey lowercase “g,” the bracketed serifs, and the restrained contrast point to a text-first design with conventional forms. The numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the serif vocabulary without drawing attention. Spacing in the sample text reads balanced, producing an even typographic color at large sizes.