Serif Normal Lemun 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type, 'Velino Condensed Text' by Monotype, and 'Selina' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, text elegance, print tradition, editorial voice, classic authority, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced calligraphic stress. Curves are sculpted and slightly tapered, with sharp wedge-like terminals on letters such as C, S, and a, and a graceful diagonal tail on Q. Capitals are sturdy and traditionally proportioned with a relatively wide stance, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm and rounded bowls; the two-storey a and g are clearly drawn for text use. Numerals appear oldstyle, mixing ascenders and descenders, with elegant contrast and tapered joins that match the letterforms.
Well-suited to long-form editorial and book typography where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also performs strongly in display roles like magazine headings, pull quotes, and refined brand marks. The oldstyle numerals make it particularly appropriate for running text with dates and figures in literary or historical contexts.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, leaning toward refined, editorial seriousness rather than casual friendliness. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add a sense of formality and authority, while the slightly lively curves keep it from feeling sterile.
The design appears intended to channel a conventional, print-classic text serif with heightened contrast and sharply finished terminals, balancing readability with a distinctly refined, editorial presence.
In larger sizes the sharp joins and tapered hairlines read as crisp and elegant; in denser settings the tight internal counters and thin horizontals (notably in E/F and the lowercase) may ask for comfortable size and spacing. The ampersand is bold and classic, matching the font’s old-style, print-oriented character.