Serif Normal Kobed 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form, publishing, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, scholarly, readability, traditionality, editorial clarity, print tone, timelessness, bracketed serifs, open counters, ball terminals, crisp joins, moderate stress.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with open counters and clear, steady rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, with crisp connections at arches and joins; terminals are mostly serifed, with occasional rounded/ball-like terminals in the lowercase. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, showing clear shapes and balanced spacing for running copy.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional texture are desired. It also fits reports, essays, and institutional communications that benefit from a classic serif voice, and can serve for headings when a restrained, literary feel is preferred.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed book typography and editorial seriousness. It feels dependable and familiar rather than display-driven, projecting a calm, academic voice.
The design appears aimed at a familiar, print-rooted reading experience: sturdy serif construction, balanced contrast, and open interior shapes that support comfortable paragraph setting. Its proportions and detailing prioritize clarity and conventional elegance over stylistic novelty.
In the sample text, the type maintains an even texture across lines, with legible apertures and a stable baseline presence. Uppercase forms read stately and restrained, while the lowercase adds warmth through subtle rounding and terminal variety, helping paragraphs feel approachable without losing formality.