Serif Normal Lurem 11 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, and 'ITC Charter' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, magazine, posters, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, formal, readability, authority, classicism, impact, bracketed, ball terminals, sturdy, crisp, oldstyle.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously proportioned letterforms. Serifs are clearly bracketed with a slightly wedge-like feel, producing firm horizontal terminals and confident vertical stems. The lowercase shows compact apertures and rounded bowls with ball-like terminals on forms such as the double-story “a,” while the uppercase carries broad, classical proportions (notably in C, G, O, and Q). Overall spacing reads open and steady, supporting an even text color despite the strong contrast.
It suits editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired, working well for magazine headlines, section titles, and pull quotes. In longer passages it can deliver a confident, bookish texture, especially at comfortable reading sizes where the bracketed serifs and contrast help guide the eye.
The font communicates a traditional, authoritative tone with an editorial seriousness. Its strong presence and crisp serifs feel conventional and trustworthy, leaning toward established print typography rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that balances classical proportions with a heavier, more declarative presence. It aims to provide familiar readability while offering enough contrast and mass to stand out in display and editorial hierarchies.
Round characters maintain a stable, slightly squat silhouette, and the numerals share the same weighty presence, with clearly defined curves and firm terminals. The italic is not shown; the samples suggest a roman designed to carry emphasis through weight and contrast rather than flourish.