Serif Normal Kase 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Perrywood' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, print reading, academic, headlines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, traditional appeal, print clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, moderate stress, sharp terminals.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs, crisp wedge-like terminals, and a pronounced thick–thin stroke modulation. Uppercase forms are sturdy and slightly expansive, with clear, traditional proportions and confident verticals; the capitals read well in display sizes while remaining text-friendly. Lowercase shows a conventional, readable structure with a two-storey “a,” open apertures, and rounded bowls that contrast against firm stems. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, oldstyle-influenced construction, maintaining an even typographic color across a line of text.
This design suits book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a traditional serif texture is expected. It can also serve for chapter titles and headlines, especially when a classic, print-forward voice is desired.
The overall tone feels established and literary, suggesting a traditional publishing voice rather than a decorative or experimental one. Its sharp serifs and controlled contrast add a sense of authority and formality, while the familiar letterforms keep it approachable for sustained reading.
The font appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that balances elegance with readability. Its design choices emphasize familiar forms, strong serif structure, and refined contrast to deliver a timeless typographic presence across both text and larger sizes.
The face presents a steady rhythm with clear differentiation between similar characters, aided by strong serif cues and defined joins. Curves are smooth and well-resolved, and the punctuation and capital shapes in the sample text reinforce a conventional, editorial texture suited to continuous copy.