Serif Normal Kiris 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, formal, classic, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print elegance, authoritative voice, bracketed, tapered, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings. The capitals are relatively narrow and stately, with sharp joins and finely cut terminals that keep counters open despite the contrast. Lowercase forms are compact and rhythmic, with a double-storey “a” and “g,” rounded bowls, and subtly calligraphic entry/exit strokes that add texture without becoming ornamental. Figures include clear oldstyle-like shapes (notably the 3, 5, and 9), contributing to an organic, print-oriented color.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs confidently for titles, pull quotes, and refined branding or packaging that benefits from high-contrast elegance and traditional typographic cues.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its high-contrast detailing and poised proportions lend a refined, authoritative feel, while the lively modulation keeps it from reading as sterile or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped serifs to convey tradition, readability, and a polished print sensibility. Its details suggest an aim to balance sober text performance with enough character for prominent editorial use.
Spacing appears balanced and text color is moderately dark, with strong vertical stress and distinct serifs that maintain clarity at display sizes. The lowercase descenders (notably “g,” “j,” and “y”) add a touch of animation, and the numerals carry distinctive silhouettes suited to settings where character is welcome.