Serif Normal Luboy 15 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Esperanto' by Linotype; 'Accia Moderato' by Mint Type; and 'Ariata', 'Breve News', and 'Breve Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, emphasis, authority, readability, tradition, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sturdy, sharp.
A robust text serif with pronounced contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs that end in sharp triangular terminals. Strokes feel sculpted and slightly calligraphic, with tapered joins and a consistent vertical stress. The proportions are generously wide, giving capitals a stable, monumental footprint while keeping counters open. Lowercase forms show traditional detailing—two‑storey “a,” compact “e,” and a ball terminal on “g”—with a steady, readable rhythm in paragraph settings.
Best suited to headlines and display-driven editorial work where a strong serif voice is desired, including magazine headers, book titles, posters, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for short-to-medium passages at larger sizes when a dense, authoritative color is appropriate.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking established publishing and institutional typography. Its sharp terminals and strong weight add a sense of seriousness and emphasis, while the classic serif construction keeps it familiar and bookish rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-oriented serif with extra presence: wide proportions, crisp serif detailing, and a strong stroke contrast to deliver impact in titles while retaining traditional text-serif familiarity.
The numerals are bold and clear, with an oldstyle-like “4” and rounded forms that match the text color. Overall spacing and weight distribution produce a dark, even texture suited to prominent text, and the italic is not shown in the samples.