Serif Normal Koriy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book typography, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditional text, formal setting, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, transitional, sharp.
This serif typeface shows a traditional text-face structure with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, upright rhythm. Capitals are proportioned for readability rather than display, with crisp terminals and subtly flared joins that keep counters open. The lowercase maintains a balanced texture with clearly differentiated forms (notably the two-storey a and g), compact apertures, and slightly tapered strokes that suggest broad-nib influence without becoming ornate. Figures align comfortably with the text, using classic lining proportions and clear, distinct shapes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comprehension. It also fits formal documents, academic material, and print-oriented typography that benefits from clear letter differentiation and a traditional tone.
The overall tone is conventional and literary, projecting a dependable, editorial voice. Its crisp serifs and measured contrast convey formality and care, while the restrained detailing keeps it approachable for extended reading.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: conservative in structure, legible at paragraph sizes, and styled to evoke established book and editorial typography rather than overt display character.
Pointed diagonals and wedge-like terminals add a touch of sharpness to the silhouette, especially in letters with angled strokes such as V, W, and Y. The design maintains consistent spacing and a calm baseline, producing an even color in paragraph settings.