Serif Normal Kulof 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, everyday text, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, humanist, warm.
This serif presents an oldstyle, humanist construction with softly bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Curves are generous and slightly organic, with rounded terminals and smooth joins that keep the texture even in continuous text. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase shows a flowing rhythm with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and gently tapered strokes. Numerals are lining and proportionally balanced, with clear shapes and subtle contrast that holds up at text sizes.
It performs well for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and moderate contrast support comfort and clarity. It also suits traditional branding, packaging, and formal communications that benefit from a familiar, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting tradition and reliability rather than sharp modernity. Its warm, slightly calligraphic modulation gives it a composed, editorial feel suitable for serious reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that balances readability with a touch of warmth. Its proportions and restrained detailing suggest a focus on versatile page typography rather than display-driven eccentricity.
In the sample paragraph the face maintains a consistent grayscale with stable spacing, producing a calm, continuous line. Brackets and curves soften the silhouettes, while the serifs provide clear horizontal cues that help guide the eye across longer passages.