Slab Normal Kumun 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, captions, refined, academic, quietly formal, bookish, readability, editorial utility, quiet character, page texture, bracketed, crisp, airy, traditional, restrained.
A delicate slab-serif with thin, even strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs that read as squared yet slightly softened at the joins. The letterforms keep classical proportions with open counters and a steady vertical stress, giving the alphabet an orderly rhythm despite the light weight. Round characters (O, C, G) are clean and generous, while the serifs on stems and cross-strokes remain consistent and understated, helping text set evenly without heavy texture.
Works well for book interiors, magazines, and other editorial typography where a light slab serif can add structure without becoming dark or heavy on the page. It also suits subheads, captions, and pull quotes that benefit from a refined serif presence while staying readable and controlled.
The overall tone is calm and literary, with a refined, scholarly feel typical of light slab serifs used in editorial contexts. Its restraint and clarity suggest seriousness rather than playfulness, lending a polite formality that stays out of the way of content.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, reliable slab-serif for continuous reading, combining traditional proportions with a lighter, more elegant color. It aims to provide a composed, workhorse texture with just enough serif character to feel established and editorial.
In the sample text, the light color and regular cadence make it best suited to comfortable sizes where the thin strokes aren’t overpowered. The numerals share the same airy construction and serif treatment, maintaining a consistent voice across mixed text.