Serif Normal Kuleg 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Neue Swift' and 'Swift' by Linotype, and 'Swift 2.0 Cyrillic' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, print documents, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, moderately tapered serifs and smooth stroke modulation. The letterforms show a measured, bookish rhythm with generous inner counters and steady proportions, keeping color even across words and lines. Capitals are stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase maintains a clear, readable structure with rounded bowls, a two-storey “g,” and a compact, functional “t.” Numerals align comfortably with the text, with familiar shapes and consistent stroke behavior.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, magazines, and reports where a familiar serif voice is desired. It can also serve headings and subheads when a classic, authoritative tone is needed, and works effectively for academic or institutional materials that benefit from clarity and tradition.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, editorial typography, and institutional communication. It feels trustworthy and established rather than trendy, with a calm formality that supports longer reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, moderate in contrast, and optimized for consistent paragraph color. Its restrained details and familiar forms suggest a focus on readability and typographic neutrality with a classic voice.
Serifs are neither sharp hairlines nor heavy slabs, giving the design a versatile middle ground suitable for mixed settings. Curves and joins are clean and controlled, producing crisp word shapes; spacing appears comfortable in paragraph text, with good separation between letters and stable texture.