Serif Normal Kulim 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print utility, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, lively.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor. The letterforms show open counters and rounded joins, with softly flared terminals and subtly tapered strokes that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp or high-contrast. Proportions feel generously spaced and steady, with sturdy capitals and a readable lowercase that maintains clear differentiation between forms (notably the two-storey a and g). Numerals appear proportionate and conventional, matching the text rhythm and serif treatment.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a conventional serif texture is desired. It should also work effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal documents that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward established editorial typography rather than display novelty. Its measured contrast and familiar shapes convey reliability and formality, with just enough warmth in the modulation and bracketing to feel human and literary.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif rooted in traditional print forms. Its aim is to provide comfortable readability and a familiar typographic presence while retaining subtle liveliness through moderate stroke modulation and bracketed serifs.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even paragraph color and stable rhythm at large sizes, with strong verticals and confident serifs that hold up in dense lines. The italics are not shown; all evidence here reflects the roman style only.