Serif Normal Lake 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, trustworthy, traditional, text clarity, editorial utility, traditional voice, print reading, bracketed serifs, oldstyle flavor, moderate contrast, bookish, refined.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. The proportions feel balanced with a normal x-height and clear differentiation between thick and thin strokes without becoming delicate. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly generous, while joins and terminals stay controlled and crisp. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and a two-storey “g,” with compact, readable forms and even spacing that supports continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, articles, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It also fits formal documents and institutional communications that benefit from a restrained, traditional typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a quietly academic, literary feel. It reads as dependable and familiar, suggesting printed matter and established editorial typography rather than expressive display styling.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, broadly usable text serif: conservative in structure, readable at paragraph sizes, and neutral enough to serve as a general-purpose choice for publishing and professional communication.
Capitals have a stately presence with consistent serif treatment and moderate width, while numerals appear lining and proportioned to sit comfortably alongside text. The sample paragraph maintains a stable color on the page, indicating an emphasis on clarity and consistency over idiosyncratic character shapes.