Serif Normal Kimip 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, general text, bracketed, crisp, transitional, oldstyle cues, bookish.
This serif typeface presents a balanced text-face structure with clearly bracketed serifs, moderate-to-high stroke contrast, and a steady, upright axis. Capitals are sturdy and dignified, with sharp, well-contained terminals and a slightly calligraphic modulation that keeps the texture lively without becoming decorative. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, featuring two-storey a and g, open counters, and measured apertures that create an even, comfortable rhythm in paragraphs. Numerals appear lining and proportionally integrated, matching the surrounding letterforms with the same crisp serifs and controlled contrast.
It is well-suited to long-form reading environments such as book interiors, essays, reports, and magazine text, where a classic serif texture and clear word shapes are desirable. It can also support headings and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative tone is needed without resorting to overtly ornamental styling.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a composed, academic voice. Its crisp contrast and disciplined detailing convey authority and refinement while remaining approachable for extended reading.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, durable serif for general-purpose text typography—prioritizing legibility, familiar proportions, and a refined contrast profile that reproduces well at common reading sizes.
The italic is not shown; the displayed roman emphasizes clean joins, restrained curves, and consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures. Spacing in the sample text reads even and stable, supporting a smooth line-to-line flow without feeling overly tight or overly airy.