Serif Normal Konob 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, traditional text, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed, hairline, crisp, vertical stress, oldstyle figures.
This serif displays a compact, vertical build with crisp bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Round letters show strong vertical stress and tight interior apertures, while the overall rhythm stays even and disciplined in text. Terminals are sharp and clean rather than calligraphically soft, and the lowercase keeps a traditional, bookish structure with a two-storey “a” and “g”. Figures appear oldstyle, blending smoothly with lowercase texture rather than standing as rigid lining numerals.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also work effectively for refined headlines, section openers, and brand identities that want a classic, established feel.
The tone is classical and formal, with an editorial gravitas that reads as traditional and serious. Its high-contrast detailing and compact stance suggest a refined, authoritative voice suited to established institutions and conventional publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes tradition and typographic polish. Its compact proportions and crisp serifs aim to deliver a disciplined page color with a distinctly literary, print-oriented character.
In the sample text, the face produces a dark, crisp texture with clear vertical emphasis; the contrast and tight spacing cues make it feel more at home at moderate-to-large text sizes than at very small sizes. Capitals are sturdy and dignified, and the italic is not shown, reinforcing a straightforward, upright presentation.