Serif Normal Kuney 10 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, transitional, sturdy, open counters, even rhythm.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, balancing crisp verticals with gently tapered joins. Proportions feel slightly expansive, giving letters room to breathe and maintaining open counters in rounds like C, O, and e. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with a traditional roman structure; the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm, with clear serifs and steady spacing that supports continuous text.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It can also serve in restrained branding, programs, and formal documents where clarity and tradition are priorities.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, evoking book typography and editorial conventions. Its measured contrast and familiar shapes read as composed and dependable rather than decorative, with a quiet formality suitable for serious content.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes legibility and a balanced page color. It aims to deliver a classic roman feel with controlled contrast and conventional proportions for general-purpose reading and publishing.
Details like the two-storey a and g, the gently bracketed terminals, and the stable numerals reinforce a traditional text-seriffed voice. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the serifs are distinct without becoming heavy or block-like, keeping the texture consistent across lines in the sample setting.