Serif Normal Katy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream, 'Bar Yochay MF' and 'Litam' by Masterfont, 'CG Times' and 'Times New Roman' by Monotype, and 'Korpus Serif Pro' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, longform, literary, formal, classic, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, refinement, versatility, bracketed, crisp, refined, bookish, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with clear stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals show restrained proportions and a steady vertical axis, while round letters have slightly oval bowls and smooth curves. Lowercase forms are compact and steady, with teardrop/ball terminals appearing on several letters, adding a subtle calligraphic flavor without becoming decorative. Spacing and rhythm read as even and composed, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed construction for a consistent texture in mixed text.
Well-suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and academic or institutional material where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve for magazine features, reports, and formal invitations or programs, especially where classic letterforms and a polished presence support the message.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, leaning toward literary and institutional use. It feels authoritative and composed, with enough warmth from the ball terminals and soft bracketing to avoid looking cold or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic reading serif that delivers a familiar, high-contrast look with a touch of refinement from ball terminals and carefully shaped serifs. Its goal seems to be producing an elegant, authoritative text color across paragraphs while remaining versatile for mixed-content publishing.
The italic is not shown, so the personality comes through entirely in the roman: sharp joins, clean serifs, and a controlled contrast that produces a bright, familiar page color. The sample text suggests it stays legible at display sizes while still looking like a book face rather than a headline-only design.