Serif Normal Kodeh 3 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. The letterforms are open and calmly proportioned, with a relatively generous set width and smooth, continuous curves in rounds like C, O, and G. Uppercase shapes feel stately and evenly weighted, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and steady rhythm, with narrow joins and slightly flared finishing strokes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with fine hairlines and decisive serifs that keep the figures crisp at display sizes.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, literary magazines, and long-form reading where a classical serif voice is desired. The pronounced contrast and crisp details also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, packaging, and formal communication pieces like programs or invitations, especially at medium to large sizes.
Overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a bookish, editorial character. The sharp hairlines and poised serifs lend a sense of formality and refinement, while the wide stance keeps the page color from feeling tight or compressed.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances elegance with readability, using classical proportions and disciplined detailing to convey authority and sophistication in editorial settings.
Stroke endings often finish with small wedges or tapered beaks, giving the face a subtly calligraphic flavor without becoming ornamental. The default italics are not shown; all examples read as a composed, straight roman with consistent vertical stress.