Serif Normal Lemay 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Amariya' by Monotype, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, branding, traditional, confident, stately, bookish, text readability, heritage tone, strong presence, print utility, bracketed, robust, compact serifs, soft terminals, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy text serif with bracketed, gently cupped serifs and rounded stroke endings that soften the overall color. Strokes are relatively heavy with moderate contrast, and the shapes lean toward broad, open bowls and generous counters, keeping the page tone dark but readable. Capitals feel classical and steady, while the lowercase shows friendly, slightly bulbous joins and terminals; the overall rhythm is even with a strong baseline presence. The numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a bookish, text-oriented construction.
Works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a dark, confident text color is desirable. It can also serve as a strong headline serif, especially for newspapers, magazines, academic materials, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a traditional voice.
The face conveys a traditional, authoritative tone with a warm, approachable edge. Its solid weight and softened detailing suggest reliability and craft rather than sharp modernity, making it feel well-suited to institutional or editorial settings.
Likely designed as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances traditional proportions with sturdier strokes for strong presence in print and at larger sizes. The softened terminals and bracketed serifs aim to maintain readability while adding warmth and familiarity.
The letterforms show consistent serif treatment across capitals and lowercase, with a robust ‘T’ and ‘E’ presence and rounded, somewhat calligraphic inflections in curves (notably in the bowls and the ‘g’ and ‘a’ forms). The overall texture is dense, suggesting best use at comfortable text sizes where counters can breathe.