Serif Normal Lebab 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream, 'Century Old Style EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Monotype Century Old Style' by Monotype, 'Century Old Style SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, longform text, magazines, reports, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, text readability, print tradition, editorial voice, classic tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, text serif, bookish, calligraphic stress.
A conventional serif with bracketed terminals and clear stroke modulation, showing a crisp vertical axis and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Serifs are sturdy and moderately sized, with softened joins that keep the texture smooth in running text. Uppercase forms feel stately and open, while the lowercase maintains readable, traditional proportions with distinct bowls and tapered diagonals. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descending forms that blend naturally into text settings.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and other longform reading where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits editorial layouts, magazine features, and formal documents that benefit from a refined, established typographic texture. Display use is viable at larger sizes for headings that aim for a classic, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking book typography and established print conventions. Its high-contrast detailing and firm serifs communicate seriousness and authority without becoming ornate. The color on the page feels confident and formal, lending a literary, reference-like character.
Likely designed as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar print tone. The clear contrast and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to deliver a refined, literary presence for continuous reading while retaining enough weight and structure for headings.
The sample text shows an even rhythm and stable spacing in paragraph-like use, with strong emphasis in capitals and a clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as I/l and O/0). The italic is not shown, and the presentation emphasizes upright roman forms and text-oriented figures.