Serif Normal Lebop 13 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Fedro' by Nasir Udin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, essays, traditional, authoritative, formal, literary, readability, tradition, credibility, warmth, stability, bracketed serifs, robust serifs, open counters, rounded terminals, soft contrast.
This serif shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and a moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, producing a confident, evenly colored text line. Proportions lean wide with generous internal space, and many curves have a slightly softened, bulb-like finish rather than razor-sharp terminals. The capitals are stately and stable, while the lowercase keeps a familiar book-face structure with a two-storey “a,” clear bowls, and calm vertical rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle in feel, with varied heights and rounded forms that integrate naturally into running text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a steady rhythm and clear serif cues support readability. It also works effectively for magazine features, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional, credible tone.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a composed, trustworthy voice that reads as traditional rather than decorative. Its softened details add warmth to an otherwise formal, bookish personality, making it feel inviting for longer reading while still carrying authority.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a slightly softened, more personable finish, balancing durability and readability with a calm, established presence. Its wide set and open counters suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and stable paragraph texture.
In the sample text, word shapes stay consistent and legible at display sizes, with comfortable spacing and clear differentiation between similar forms (notably the open “e” and sturdy “t”). The serif treatment remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain a cohesive texture in paragraphs.