Serif Normal Lemob 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, print typography, academic, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, print tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, teardrop terminals, calligraphic stress, open counters.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs, softly modulated strokes, and a steady, bookish rhythm. The lowercase shows rounded forms with open counters and a double-storey “g,” while ascenders are clear and slightly prominent without feeling tall. Terminals often resolve into subtle teardrop/ball-like shapes (notably on “a,” “c,” “f,” and “y”), and the italics are not present in the sample—everything reads as upright roman. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varied heights and descenders (e.g., 3, 5, 7, 9), reinforcing a traditional text-face feel.
Well-suited for book interiors, magazines, and other long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support academic or institutional materials, reports, and formal communication that benefits from a familiar, credible texture on the page.
The tone is conventional and dependable, with a slightly editorial, literary character. Its gentle contrast and classic detailing suggest seriousness and credibility rather than display flash, making it feel at home in established, print-forward contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading and a classic typographic color. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals point to an editorial/book typography purpose rather than branding-led display use.
Capital forms are restrained and balanced, with a dignified “Q” featuring a long, curved tail and a classic “R” leg. Spacing and proportions support continuous reading, and the overall drawing favors clarity over idiosyncrasy.