Serif Normal Kudin 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, literary titles, classic, literary, formal, refined, academic, readability, text setting, traditional tone, publishing, bracketed, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even rhythm in running text. The outlines show gently tapered joins and subtly calligraphic modulation, with relatively open counters and comfortable spacing that supports paragraph setting. Capitals are proportioned in a traditional manner with clear, balanced forms, while the lowercase maintains a familiar book-face structure with a two-storey “a” and “g”. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures, integrating smoothly with lowercase texture.
Well suited for book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and comfortable readability are priorities. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral that benefits from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a composed, editorial voice suited to long-form reading. Its restrained detailing and traditional proportions give it an academic, trustworthy character without feeling overly ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif that emphasizes familiarity, clarity, and a smooth typographic color across lines. Details like bracketed serifs and oldstyle figures suggest a focus on fluent long-form composition and a classic publishing aesthetic.
Distinctive, traditional cues include the oldstyle numeral set, the angled top on the “1,” and the curved descender on “9,” all reinforcing a text-centric design. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright.