Serif Normal Kawa 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, editorial polish, classic authority, traditional tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs, tapered stems, and clear modulation between thick verticals and hairline joins. Proportions are on the generous side with open counters and a steady, book-oriented rhythm, while curves show controlled tension rather than geometric roundness. The lowercase has a slightly oldstyle feel with teardrop/ball terminals and a modest, readable x-height; capitals are stately and well-balanced with crisp hairline serifs and pronounced stroke contrast. Numerals are traditional lining figures with strong vertical stress and sharp, refined finishing.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also performs well for refined headlines, pull quotes, and titling at larger sizes where the hairlines and sharp serifs can show. It can support formal communications and branding that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and formal editorial settings. Its contrast and sharp detailing lend a refined, authoritative voice that feels appropriate for serious, literary, or institutional messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a polished, traditional finish. Its careful serif shaping and controlled modulation suggest a focus on classic page typography and dignified display use in editorial contexts.
Serifs are consistently bracketed and finely cut, with delicate horizontals and cross-strokes that create a bright texture at larger sizes. The design keeps a disciplined upright stance, while subtle terminal shaping adds warmth and a slightly calligraphic elegance without becoming decorative.