Serif Normal Lekoy 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream, 'Clarion' by Monotype, 'Core Serif N' by S-Core, and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, certificates, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, classic polish, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a distinctly calligraphic stroke modulation. The capitals are sturdy and relatively wide, with clear thick–thin transitions and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Lowercase forms show traditional oldstyle proportions with a moderate x-height, rounded bowls, and gently angled stress; the italic is not shown, and the roman maintains an even, upright stance. Numerals are proportioned for text use, with noticeable contrast and rounded counters that harmonize with the letterforms.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and formal branding applications such as institutions, invitations, and certificate-style materials where a traditional, authoritative tone is important.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp contrast and confident serifs give it an authoritative, slightly ceremonial voice suited to serious, classical messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible text serif with classic proportions and pronounced contrast, balancing familiar book-typographic shapes with crisp detailing for strong presence in display sizes.
Details like the ball terminal on the 'J', the curved tail on 'Q', and the strong diagonals in 'W' and 'X' add character without breaking the consistent rhythm. In paragraph setting the spacing reads steady and the heavy verticals create a clear baseline, while the contrast adds sparkle in larger sizes.