Serif Normal Kobuy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Argos' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, print tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, open.
A classic text serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show oldstyle influence with gently cupped terminals, a slightly diagonal stress in rounded shapes, and open, readable counters. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with sturdy capitals, slightly lively curves, and consistent rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable, comfortable text color is important. It can also serve effectively in formal documents and reports, and scales well to display sizes for headings that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, evoking printed books and editorial typography. Its restrained contrast and familiar serif detailing convey authority and composure without appearing ornate.
The font appears designed as a conventional, general-purpose serif for continuous text, aiming for familiarity, readability, and an understated classic character rooted in traditional print typography.
The design maintains a calm, even color in paragraphs, with clear differentiation between similar forms (notably in the capitals and numerals). Numerals appear lining and proportioned for straightforward reading, while the lowercase includes subtle calligraphic cues that add warmth without disrupting text flow.