Serif Normal Laho 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, formal, literary, traditional, readability, print texture, authority, classic tone, editorial polish, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed wedge serifs and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Uppercase forms are dignified and slightly narrow, with sharp apexes (notably in A and V) and clean, tapered terminals. Lowercase shows compact bowls and pronounced stroke modulation, with a two-storey a and g, a relatively short-eared g, and a sturdy, serifed i and l that read clearly at text sizes. Numerals are lining and proportionally varied, with strong verticals and expressive curves that match the letterforms’ contrast and rhythm.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is desired. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as reports or academic publishing, where its contrast and crisp serifs add authority and polish.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and institutional printing. It feels formal without being overly ornate, projecting authority and a slightly old-world refinement suited to serious, text-forward settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, print-oriented character, balancing readability with a strong classical voice. Its controlled proportions and pronounced contrast suggest a goal of delivering an elegant page color and a credible, traditional typographic tone across both display and text sizes.
Stroke contrast and tight join behavior create a bright, crisp texture in paragraphs, while the sharply defined serifs and pointed diagonals give headlines a confident, engraved-like presence. The curves in C, G, and S are controlled and slightly taut, reinforcing a disciplined, traditional rhythm.