Serif Normal Kolan 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, traditional, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, editorial voice, print versatility, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, crisp, bookish.
This serif face presents sturdy, bracketed serifs and clear, moderately contrasted strokes with a smooth, even rhythm. Curves are full and controlled, with rounded terminals on many lowercase forms and a generally calm, text-oriented color on the page. Capitals are proportionate and conservative, while the lowercase shows classic text-seriffing cues such as a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and gently tapered stems. Figures appear lining with pronounced serifed structure and open counters, supporting a clean, conventional typographic texture.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support headings, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a conventional, authoritative typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking printed literature, editorial seriousness, and institutional communication. Its restrained detailing and steady proportions suggest authority without ornament, making it feel dependable and familiar rather than flashy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar print tradition. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and balanced proportions aim to produce an even, comfortable texture across paragraphs while remaining suitable for occasional display use.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a stable baseline, with punctuation and capitals holding up well at display sizes while still reading as a text face. Diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/Y) feel crisp and slightly calligraphic in their tapering, contributing to a refined, classical impression.