Serif Normal Kogaf 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, traditional voice, editorial polish, typographic elegance, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals.
A conventional text serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast. The capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with tapered joins and elegant curves, while the lowercase shows a traditional, readable rhythm with moderate counters and softly modeled bowls. Serifs finish in fine points and small wedges, and several letters feature teardrop-like terminals and subtly calligraphic shaping. Numerals align with the same high-contrast construction, with a notably curved, descending tail on the 9 and rounded, open forms throughout.
This font is well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its familiar serif structure and steady rhythm support comfortable text color. It also performs well for formal headlines, pull quotes, and magazine typography where crisp contrast and refined terminals can add sophistication.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornate. It reads as formal and cultivated, suited to contexts that want a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional serif for general publishing—aiming for clarity and authority while adding a touch of elegance through high-contrast strokes and finely shaped serifs.
The design balances sharp, pointed details (notably on W, V, and some diagonal joins) with smoother, rounded bowls, creating a lively but controlled texture in paragraph settings. In the sample text, the contrast and serif detailing are prominent at display sizes and remain clearly structured in continuous reading.