Serif Normal Kimah 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Clarion' by Monotype, 'Century Schoolbook SB' and 'Century Schoolbook SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Century Schoolbook' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, typographic tradition, formal clarity, bracketed, crisp, stately, traditional, bookish.
This serif typeface shows sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation, with strong vertical stress and crisp terminals. Proportions feel balanced and traditionally text-oriented, with a steady rhythm and clear, open counters. The capitals are stately and restrained, while the lowercase maintains a comfortable, conventional structure with a two-storey a and g and compact, controlled joins. Numerals align with the same high-contrast logic, reading cleanly at text sizes and feeling consistent with the letterforms.
Well suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and clear rhythm support continuous text. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal brand applications that benefit from a classic serif voice.
Overall it conveys a classic, composed tone associated with established publishing and formal communication. The crisp contrast and tidy finishing give it a refined, authoritative presence without becoming decorative.
The font appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that emphasizes clarity and typographic tradition. Its controlled detailing and familiar structures suggest a focus on reliable readability and a polished, editorial finish.
The design’s contrast and sharp detailing make it particularly effective when set with adequate size and leading, where the hairlines and serifs can stay distinct. Letterforms maintain a measured, traditional cadence, giving paragraphs an even texture and a confident typographic color.