Serif Normal Lemaj 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif', 'FF Milo Serif', and 'FF Reminga' by FontFont; 'FS Brabo' and 'FS Brabo Paneuropean' by Fontsmith; 'Augustin' by Ludwig Type; and 'Maxime' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, posters, branding, classic, bookish, authoritative, literary, traditional, classical tone, editorial presence, warm readability, print authority, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, diagonal stress, round bowls, beaked forms.
A robust text serif with bracketed serifs, rounded bowls, and a steady, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation with diagonal stress and softened joins, giving counters a warm, open feel rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Terminals frequently finish in subtle teardrops and beak-like endings, and curves are full and slightly cupped, producing a confident, ink-on-paper texture at display sizes. Capitals are wide and stable with traditional proportions, while lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle behavior through their lively terminals and rounded silhouettes.
This face is well suited to editorial headlines, book-cover titling, and display typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, confident tone and a dense typographic color.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial confidence that feels established rather than trendy. Its weight and softened detailing convey warmth and gravitas at once, evoking book typography and institutional print.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, conventional serif structure with added warmth through bracketing and teardrop terminals, prioritizing strong presence and readability in prominent text. Its details suggest a goal of maintaining classical credibility while keeping the texture lively and organic.
In the sample text, the heavy color creates strong presence and a dark page tone, making it especially impactful in large settings. Numerals appear sturdy and oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the serifed, rounded character of the letters for consistent texture across mixed text.