Serif Normal Kodam 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, credibility, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, open counters, flared terminals.
A classical text serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and clear, balanced proportions. Curves are smooth and open, with moderate counters and a steady rhythm that reads comfortably in paragraph settings. Serifs are clean and slightly tapered, while joins and diagonals remain crisp, giving the face a polished, print-oriented character. Numerals and capitals maintain a traditional, bookish presence with consistent spacing and sturdy verticals.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, readable serif texture is needed. It also fits academic and institutional documents, reports, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional, credible typographic voice.
The overall tone feels established and literary, projecting a calm, authoritative voice rather than a decorative one. It conveys refinement and trust, with an understated elegance suited to long-form reading and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-readability serif for extended text, emphasizing familiar letterforms, steady spacing, and a composed typographic color for comfortable reading.
The lowercase shows a traditional, somewhat calligraphic influence in details like the ear and terminals, while maintaining a restrained, conventional texture. Capital forms are stately without being overly wide, and the punctuation and figures sit comfortably with the text, supporting continuous reading.