Serif Normal Lugah 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook', 'Century Schoolbook WGL', and 'Imperial' by Bitstream; 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types; 'Century Schoolbook EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype; 'Century Schoolbook SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Century Schoolbook Pro' by SoftMaker; and 'Century Schoolbook' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, traditional, authoritative, stately, literary, classic tone, strong emphasis, print texture, readable display, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. The drawing shows a classical, oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, subtly tapered stems, and gently cupped terminals that keep heavy strokes from feeling blunt. Capitals are wide and steady with confident horizontals, while lowercase forms maintain a readable rhythm with open counters and slightly varied character widths. Numerals are weighty and clear, with traditional detailing and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to display and editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography. It can also work for short-to-medium reading passages at comfortable sizes where its strong contrast and sturdy serifs can maintain clarity.
The overall tone is formal and established, with a bookish, editorial confidence. Its crisp contrast and structured serifs convey authority and tradition, while the slightly calligraphic shaping adds warmth rather than austerity.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif impression with extra heft for emphasis, pairing traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with enough contrast to feel crisp and premium in editorial and headline use.
Spacing appears generous for a bold serif, helping dense strokes breathe in text. Several letters show characteristic oldstyle inflections—noticeable in curved joins and gently sheared terminals—supporting a classic, print-oriented texture.