Serif Normal Lebah 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'EF Garamond Rough H' and 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, versatility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, texty, crisp.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, a gently calligraphic stroke model, and clear contrast between thick stems and finer hairlines. The letterforms show softly tapered terminals and slightly modulated curves, producing an even, readable rhythm in paragraph text. Proportions feel balanced and bookish, with sturdy capitals, compact joins, and numerals that sit confidently on the baseline without looking overly geometric.
This face is well suited to book interiors, essays, and other longform reading where a consistent text color and clear word shapes matter. It also fits editorial design—magazines, reports, and institutional materials—where a classic serif can add authority while remaining unobtrusive.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, editorial voice that feels established rather than trendy. Its controlled contrast and measured detailing suggest seriousness and credibility, making it well suited to content-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-quality reading serif: comfortable in continuous text, controlled in contrast, and detailed enough to carry headings and pull quotes without becoming decorative. Its focus seems to be dependable legibility paired with a traditional, cultured typographic character.
In the sample text, spacing and texture appear steady, with crisp serifs helping maintain definition at larger display sizes while still reading as a text-first design. The mix of sharp and softly rounded details gives it a slightly humanist warmth without losing formality.