Serif Normal Komin 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal emphasis, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp hairlines, transitional, vertical stress.
This is a crisp, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a largely upright, steady rhythm. Serifs are bracketed yet sharply finished, with wedge-like entry and exit strokes that give many letters a pointed, cut-in quality. Round forms (C, O, Q) show a smooth, controlled curve with relatively vertical stress, while joins and cross-strokes stay clean and economical. Lowercase shapes are conventional and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and firm, tapered terminals; numerals follow the same refined contrast and formal construction.
It suits long-form reading and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desirable, and it also performs well for section heads, pull quotes, and formal print materials. The sharp, high-contrast detailing can add sophistication in larger sizes for titles, covers, and invitations, while remaining composed in paragraph settings.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, leaning toward bookish, institutional, and editorial voice rather than playful or casual. Its sharp serifs and taut contrast convey seriousness and authority, with a slightly dramatic, engraved-like crispness at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly legible text serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, balancing traditional book typography with a slightly more dramatic, cut-terminal elegance for editorial emphasis.
In text, the font maintains an even color despite the strong contrast, aided by sturdy vertical stems and consistent serif treatment. The capitals read stately and composed, while the lowercase keeps a conservative, literary texture with clear differentiation between similar forms.