Serif Normal Kikum 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academia, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, bookish, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, formal clarity, bracketed, sharp, crisp, balanced, transitional.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation, with stronger verticals and finer hairlines that give it a polished, high-contrast texture. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase keeps a compact body with firm, slightly calligraphic joins and terminals. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, O, and S), and the overall rhythm reads steady and conventional, with clean spacing and a composed, print-oriented color.
Well suited to continuous reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support formal communication materials—reports, programs, and institutional documents—where a traditional typographic voice improves perceived credibility and structure.
The tone is traditional and composed, projecting an editorial, literary voice rather than a decorative one. Its sharp serifs and disciplined contrast add a sense of authority and formality, suitable for serious, established branding or publishing contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that balances refinement with readability. Its controlled contrast and restrained detailing suggest a goal of producing a familiar, authoritative typographic color for long-form and editorial use.
The numerals appear lining and align well with the caps, with clear differentiation and sturdy structure for mixed text. Letterforms favor clarity over flourish, with only modest calligraphic inflection in places like the lowercase a, e, and g, helping maintain a sober, text-forward personality.