Serif Normal Lumed 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe, 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Merong' by Yahya Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, literary, formal, stately, classic voice, strong hierarchy, print feel, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, ink-trap, calligraphic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and compact, bracketed serifs that read as traditionally modeled rather than geometric. Letterforms show rounded, slightly swollen joins and softened corners, giving a subtly inked, printed feel. The lowercase is compact with sturdy stems, a two-storey “a,” and a single-storey “g,” while capitals carry broad proportions and strong vertical stress. Numerals are heavy and high-contrast with clear, oldstyle-like shaping and open counters.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and display sizes where the bold presence and contrast can read cleanly. It can also support editorial applications such as pull quotes, section titles, and book-cover typography where a classic serif character is desired.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking book typography, editorial gravitas, and heritage branding. Its strong weight and confident contrast add a slightly theatrical, poster-like presence while staying within a conventional serif voice.
This design appears aimed at delivering a traditional, print-rooted serif with extra weight and contrast for confident hierarchy. The softened bracketing and modeled strokes suggest an intention to balance formality with warmth and strong readability at larger sizes.
The texture is lively due to the curved bracketing and subtly tapered terminals, which keep blocks of text from feeling rigid. Round letters like O/C/Q appear generously open, while E/F/T show crisp, squared-off terminals that reinforce a traditional rhythm.