Serif Normal Leduy 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, formal, impactful classic, print authority, display emphasis, bracketed, beaked, calligraphic, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with strongly bracketed, wedge-like terminals and slightly flared, beaked serifs that give strokes a cut-in, chiseled finish. The letters show a consistent, classic construction with moderate thick–thin modulation and pronounced triangular joins on forms like W, V, and the diagonals. Bowls are generous and round (notably in O and Q), while uppercase proportions feel broad and stable, producing an even, weighty rhythm in text. Lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a two-storey a and g and a robust, rounded i/j dot, supporting clear word shapes at larger sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and display use where its dark color and distinctive serif cuts can carry presence. It also fits editorial applications such as magazine features, book titling, and pull quotes, especially when a traditional, print-forward tone is desired.
The overall tone is formal and authoritative, evoking traditional print typography and institutional voice. Its strong serifs and dark color lend a confident, editorial presence that reads as classic rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif foundation with sharper, wedge-shaped serif details for added impact, balancing classic readability with a more forceful, headline-friendly stance.
Serif detailing is a defining feature: many terminals resolve into sharp wedges, and several capitals exhibit subtle beak-like shaping that adds character without becoming ornate. Numerals appear sturdy and compatible with the text color, with a notably rounded 0 and weighty counters that help maintain consistency in headings and short runs.