Serif Normal Kodow 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, magazines, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, authoritative, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, showing crisp, slightly calligraphic joins and a steady horizontal rhythm. The capitals are sturdy and well-proportioned with generous counters, while the lowercase maintains a readable, even color with a relatively upright stress. Terminals are generally tapered and clean, with compact, controlled curves in letters like a, e, and s, and a traditional double-storey structure for a and g. Numerals appear lining and sturdy, with clear differentiation and moderate contrast that stays consistent across the set.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits academic and institutional materials—reports, essays, and formal correspondence—where clarity and a conventional typographic tone are priorities.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a composed, editorial voice suited to serious reading. It feels familiar and established rather than trendy, with a quietly formal presence that reads as trustworthy and literary.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: refined enough for editorial typography while remaining restrained and highly readable. Its moderate contrast and traditional detailing suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and familiar typographic conventions.
In text, spacing and proportions produce a stable paragraph texture, with clear interior shapes that support readability at typical body sizes. The serif treatment is firm without becoming heavy, and the moderate contrast adds refinement without looking delicate.