Serif Normal Labo 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mountella' by Kereatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, reports, classic, formal, bookish, trustworthy, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, literary texture, document typography, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, compact fit.
A traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a smooth, moderately modulated stroke. The curves show gentle diagonal stress, and terminals often finish in small ball or teardrop shapes, especially in letters like a, c, f, and y. Proportions are balanced with a steady rhythm and a fairly compact sidebearing feel, while counters remain open enough for comfortable reading. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and ascenders/descenders that blend naturally into text.
This font is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its steady color and open counters support continuous text. It also performs well for reports, programs, and other formal documents that benefit from a traditional, trusted typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking established book and magazine typography. Its refined modulation and rounded terminals lend a courteous, traditional voice that feels authoritative without becoming sharp or severe.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar literary texture. It combines moderate contrast with classic detailing—bracketed serifs and rounded terminals—to deliver a timeless, polished page color.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and conventional, with a clear hierarchy and restrained detailing suited to headline and titling use. The lowercase has an oldstyle flavor, pairing rounded joins and ball terminals with a crisp baseline presence, which helps maintain texture in paragraphs.