Serif Normal Kidiv 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, readability, classic refinement, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed, hairline, crisp, oldstyle, transitional.
This serif design shows clear stroke modulation with fine hairlines and sturdier verticals, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are bracketed and relatively delicate, with tapered terminals and a generally smooth, calligraphic flow rather than blunt endings. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: moderate x-height, open counters, and a steady rhythm that stays composed at text sizes while still looking refined in display. Numerals and capitals maintain the same contrast-driven logic, with round forms that read cleanly and straight strokes that feel upright and controlled.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a refined serif voice is expected. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and tasteful branding that benefits from a traditional, high-contrast serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking printed literature, academic settings, and traditional editorial typography. Its contrast and fine detailing add a sense of elegance that feels more formal than utilitarian, with a quiet confidence suited to polished compositions.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, print-oriented feel, prioritizing readable rhythm and classic proportions while adding elegance through pronounced contrast and delicate finishing details.
The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates strong paragraph color without appearing overly dark, aided by the slender serifs and airy counters. Curved letters exhibit smooth transitions into hairlines, and the spacing in the sample text suggests a balanced, conventional fit that supports continuous reading.