Serif Normal Kudag 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, 'Clarion' by Monotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, literary fiction, reports, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, text setting, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, transitional, texty.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Capitals are wide and calmly proportioned, with crisp terminals and a traditional Roman construction. Lowercase shows a compact, readable build with a two‑storey a and g, a ball terminal on f, and teardrop-like terminals that add softness to joins and endings. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits academic and institutional materials, including reports and print collateral, where a conventional, dependable typographic voice is preferred.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority without feeling ornate. Subtle calligraphic cues and softened terminals lend a warm, literary feel suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional reading face that prioritizes clarity and typographic neutrality while retaining gentle, humanist detailing in terminals and modulation.
Spacing and color look even in paragraph samples, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l, O/0) and a restrained, unshowy presence. The italic is not shown; all samples appear in an upright style.