Serif Normal Kumoj 15 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marat' by Ludwig Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, academic, magazines, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, text setting, classic tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate modulation.
This typeface presents a traditional serif construction with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a gently calligraphic axis. Uppercase forms are stately and evenly proportioned, with crisp terminals and clear differentiation between straight stems and curved bowls. Lowercase shows open apertures and readable counters, with a two-storey “g” and sturdy, slightly tapered joins that keep the texture steady in paragraph settings. Numerals include oldstyle figures with varied heights and some descenders, reinforcing a bookish, text-oriented rhythm.
It is well suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional voice are important. It can also serve comfortably for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a refined, conventional serif tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial seriousness that feels suited to long-form reading. Its restrained contrast and conventional detailing convey authority without becoming ornate, giving it a calm, established presence on the page.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that maintains a consistent rhythm across paragraphs while retaining a touch of calligraphic liveliness. Its moderated contrast, open counters, and classic serif detailing suggest an emphasis on readability and familiar typographic color.
In the sample text, the letterfit and spacing create a smooth, even color, with rounded forms (like o, e, c) staying notably open at text sizes. Serifs remain firm but not heavy, and the shapes balance crispness with a slightly warm, humanist influence rather than a rigid, high-contrast feel.