Serif Normal Kibab 26 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Times' by Linotype, 'Moskva Pro' by MacCampus, and 'CG Times' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, classic, formal, refined, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, clean terminals. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded shapes lean on calligraphic logic, with angled stress visible in bowls and smooth, flowing joins in the lowercase. Proportions are balanced and readable, with moderate ascenders/descenders and generous counters; capitals feel sturdy and dignified while lowercase details (like the two-storey a and g) stay crisp and controlled. Numerals follow the same high-contrast rhythm, with clear, traditional forms and elegant curves.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a traditional, refined presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals read cleanly.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and polish without feeling ornate. Its high-contrast rhythm and sharp finishing give it a refined, editorial character suited to serious, text-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an oldstyle foundation, balancing readability with a more polished, high-contrast finish. It aims to deliver a familiar, authoritative typographic voice for publishing and other content-rich settings.
In running text, the design maintains a steady baseline and even spacing, creating a calm texture while preserving distinct letter shapes. The italic is not shown, but the upright forms already carry subtle calligraphic energy through their stress and curved transitions.