Serif Normal Legud 17 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, literary, impact, readability, tradition, authority, publishing, bracketed, crisp, robust, sculpted, bookish.
A robust serif with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer hairlines, paired with well-defined, bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean on classic, Roman proportions with a strong baseline presence and slightly compact internal spaces, giving text a dense, confident color. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are crisp, and joins feel carved rather than mechanical. Numerals and capitals present a sturdy, editorial rhythm, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and a steady, conventional structure.
This font works especially well for headlines and editorial typography where a classic serif voice and strong presence are desired. It suits book and magazine applications, cover lines, pull quotes, and poster-style text, and can also support branding for organizations that want a traditional, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, bookish voice. It feels formal and assured—more suited to established institutions and long-standing brands than to playful or experimental contexts. The weight and contrast add a sense of seriousness and impact, making statements feel deliberate and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-impact serif for publishing and display use, emphasizing classic proportions, strong contrast, and a confident, readable rhythm. It prioritizes an authoritative texture and familiar forms that feel at home in editorial and literary settings.
In the sample text, the heavier strokes and compact apertures create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color, which reads as confident and traditional. The serifs and stroke modulation are consistent across cases, supporting a cohesive texture at display sizes and for short runs of text where presence is desired.