Serif Normal Kuboh 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, traditional, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, text workhorse, classic tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, bookish, restrained.
This serif typeface presents a conventional book-text structure with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even rhythm across lines. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with crisp terminals, while the lowercase shows classic oldstyle influence with a two-storey “a,” a double-storey “g,” and sturdy, slightly tapered stems. Counters are fairly open and the curves are smoothly drawn, giving the face a calm texture suited to continuous reading. Numerals appear lining and proportionally spaced, matching the text color and weight without calling undue attention.
It is well-suited to book typography, essays, newspapers or magazines, and other editorial layouts where readability and a classic typographic color are priorities. It can also serve effectively for formal documents, academic materials, and content-heavy interfaces that benefit from a familiar serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, institutional communication, and established editorial voice. It feels dependable and familiar rather than decorative, with a quiet authority that supports long-form content.
The design intention appears to be a straightforward, highly legible text serif with traditional proportions and restrained detailing, aiming for versatile use in continuous reading and general-purpose publishing. Its measured contrast and conventional letterforms prioritize clarity and typographic neutrality over stylistic novelty.
Diagonal joins and serifs are handled conservatively, keeping the silhouette clean at text sizes, while subtle contrast and bracketed serifs help maintain clarity. The spacing appears balanced and consistent in the paragraph sample, producing an even gray value with minimal sparkle.