Serif Normal Kimup 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, typographic tradition, formality, bracketed serifs, transitional, vertical stress, crisp terminals, tight apertures.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and a high-contrast stroke model. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with clean, sharply finished serifs and a restrained axis that reads close to vertical. Lowercase forms are compact and disciplined, with relatively tight apertures and firm joins that create a steady, print-like rhythm. Numerals follow the same model, blending well with text and showing clear contrast and crisp terminals.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where a classic serif texture is desirable. It also fits academic and institutional materials—reports, programs, and formal communications—where a traditional, authoritative voice is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a polished, institutional feel. It suggests editorial seriousness and a measured formality rather than friendliness or display exuberance.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text face that prioritizes clarity and typographic tradition. Its controlled proportions, crisp serifs, and pronounced contrast aim to deliver a refined reading experience in editorial and print-oriented settings.
The sample text shows strong word-shape consistency and clear hierarchy between upper- and lowercase, with punctuation and figures that sit comfortably in running copy. The letterforms favor precision over softness, which can make the texture feel slightly dense at larger sizes but very composed for continuous reading.