Serif Normal Kumed 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType and 'Mafra', 'Mafra Deck', 'Mafra Headline', 'Velino Text', and 'Velino Ultra' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, magazines, reports, literary, traditional, scholarly, formal, readability, classic tone, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, transitional, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Uppercase forms are fairly classical and evenly proportioned, with rounded letters showing smooth curvature and controlled terminals. Lowercase features compact, readable shapes with clear differentiation between similar forms; the two-storey “g” and the strong, structured “k” and “r” reinforce a traditional text face character. Numerals include oldstyle figures with varied heights and alignments, matching the typographic color of the lowercase.
Well-suited to book typography and other extended reading contexts where an even, familiar serif texture is desirable. It also fits editorial layouts, reports, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, credible tone and oldstyle numerals for unobtrusive numeric setting.
The overall tone feels literary and established, with a calm authority suited to long-form reading. Its restrained contrast and conventional detailing suggest a serious, scholarly voice rather than a decorative one.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic typographic voice. Its oldstyle numerals and restrained modulation point toward comfortable continuous reading and conventional editorial composition.
Serif details appear softly bracketed rather than sharp or slab-like, helping maintain a smooth flow in paragraph settings. The sample text shows consistent spacing and an even texture, with capitals providing emphasis without overpowering the line.