Serif Normal Kulan 17 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, reports, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, neutrality, editorial tone, print text, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, calligraphic, round terminals.
A conventional serif with bracketed wedges and a steady, moderately contrasted stroke. The letterforms show gently flared joins and softly rounded curves, with crisp, well-defined serifs that read as traditional rather than geometric. Capitals are balanced and stately with generous interior space, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm and clear counters. Overall spacing appears comfortable, supporting continuous reading in paragraphs.
Well-suited to book typography, articles, and other long-form editorial settings where a familiar serif texture aids readability. It should also work comfortably for reports, academic writing, and other text-forward layouts that benefit from a conservative, established typographic voice.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone associated with established print typography. Its calm rhythm and familiar proportions feel formal and trustworthy, lending a traditional, editorial voice without becoming ornate or overly stylized.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional construction, restrained contrast, and a consistent rhythm aimed at maintaining clarity over extended reading. It prioritizes familiarity and typographic neutrality while preserving enough detail to feel refined on the page.
Several details lean toward a traditional text face: two-storey “a” and “g,” a curved descender on “q,” and robust, readable numerals with clear differentiation. The italic is not shown here; the displayed style relies on upright, text-centric construction with unobtrusive character and solid word-shape consistency.