Serif Normal Lukab 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carat', 'Carrara Fina', 'Contane', 'Contane Text', 'Empira', and 'Mangan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, editorial authority, classic revival, display emphasis, readable texture, bracketed, sculpted, wedge serifs, ball terminals, sharp joins.
A sturdy serif with pronounced stroke contrast and generously proportioned, wide letterforms. Serifs are distinctly bracketed with a slightly wedge-like, sculpted feel, and the joins and terminals show crisp, calligraphic shaping rather than purely mechanical geometry. Counters are open and the curves are full, giving the face a substantial color on the page, while the spacing and rhythm remain even enough for continuous reading. Lowercase details include ball terminals and tapering strokes that reinforce a traditional, bookish texture.
Well suited to editorial headlines and display typography where a classic serif voice and strong typographic color are desirable. It can also work for book and magazine covers, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium passages where its contrast and broad proportions can be appreciated without feeling cramped.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, projecting a formal, editorial voice. Its strong contrast and sculpted serifs add a sense of tradition and seriousness, while the broad proportions keep it from feeling cramped or delicate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, traditional serif with a more assertive, contemporary heft—aiming to balance classic book typography cues with a confident display-ready presence.
Capitals read especially stately due to their broad stance and sharp serif treatment, and the numerals appear similarly weighty and stable, suited to prominent settings. The design’s contrast and terminal shapes create a noticeable texture at larger sizes, giving headlines a confident, crafted presence.