Serif Normal Lebuw 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarion' and 'Ysobel' by Monotype and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, readability, traditional tone, strong presence, print emphasis, bracketed, robust, crisp, sturdy, high-ink.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs, broad main strokes, and clearly articulated terminals. The letterforms are compact and weighty, with moderate contrast and a steady, upright stance. Counters are relatively tight in rounded shapes, while the serifs and joins are clean and confident, creating a firm texture. The lowercase shows a traditional construction with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a sturdy, readable rhythm suited to continuous text and emphatic settings.
This font works well for headlines, subheads, and display typography where a classic serif presence is needed. It also suits editorial layouts and book-cover titling, and can support packaging or branding that aims for a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking established editorial typography and institutional print. Its heavy, steady color and conventional proportions lend a serious, dependable voice that reads as classic rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, print-oriented serif voice with extra presence—maintaining conventional forms while increasing visual impact for titles and emphatic text.
In text, the font produces a dense, even typographic color with strong word shapes, making it feel well-suited to headings as well as short blocks of copy. Numerals appear lining and assertive, matching the weight and presence of the capitals.