Serif Normal Kodur 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, bookish, traditional.
A crisp text serif with bracketed serifs, tapered stems, and clearly modulated stroke contrast. Letterforms are upright and fairly narrow in their inner counters, with sharp joins and decisive, slightly pointed terminals that keep the texture lively. Capitals feel stately and structured, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with sturdy verticals, compact apertures, and a two-storey “g” that reads cleanly in text. Numerals are proportionate and straightforward, matching the serif vocabulary and maintaining consistent color in running lines.
Well-suited to book typography and other longform reading where a conventional serif voice is desired. It also fits editorial design, magazines, essays, and formal reports, and can handle headings when a classic, authoritative tone is preferred over a modern or geometric look.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its sharp, well-defined serifs and controlled contrast convey refinement and authority without becoming ornate, making it feel appropriate for serious reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, emphasizing a stable rhythm and familiar proportions while adding crispness through contrast and pointed finishing details.
In paragraph settings the face produces a firm, slightly sparkling texture due to the combination of contrast and pointed details. Curves (notably in O/Q/C/S) are smooth and disciplined, balancing the angularity of the terminals so the page color stays even rather than fussy.