Slab Normal Kumuv 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, refined, calm, literary, readability, versatility, editorial tone, subtle elegance, bracketed, hairline, bookish, crisp, open.
A very light slab-serif with a clean, even rhythm and restrained detailing. Strokes stay consistently thin with only subtle modulation, and the slab serifs are bracketed rather than abrupt, giving corners a softened transition. Proportions feel slightly narrow to moderate with generous counters; round letters are smooth and open, while joins remain crisp and uncluttered. Lowercase shows a tall x-height with long, steady stems and simple terminals, producing an airy, high-clarity texture in paragraph settings.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where a lightly serifed texture is desired. It can also serve for refined branding, pull quotes, and display headlines that benefit from a crisp, literary voice without heavy contrast.
The overall tone is quiet and composed, balancing a traditional, bookish sensibility with a contemporary lightness. It reads as thoughtful and editorial rather than decorative, projecting refinement without drawing attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a plain, dependable slab-serif for reading-focused settings, emphasizing clarity and even spacing while keeping the personality understated. Its thin strokes and bracketed slabs aim to deliver a modern, elegant take on a utilitarian serif structure.
The numerals and capitals share the same delicate stroke weight, so the face maintains a consistent, elegant color across mixed text. The light serifs and open apertures help preserve legibility at larger text sizes, while the thin strokes suggest best performance where printing or rendering is clean.