Serif Normal Lahu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ardentia' by Asritype, 'Nazanin' by Linotype, 'Maxime' by Monotype, and 'Calluna' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, book typography, editorial, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, classic text, editorial clarity, traditional tone, print refinement, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, oldstyle figures, sheared terminals, moderate aperture.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation that gives letters a carved, inked quality. The capitals are well-proportioned and slightly condensed in feel, with sharp joins and tapered arms that keep the color lively at text sizes. Lowercase forms show traditional construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact bowls, and subtly angled terminals that introduce a mild calligraphic rhythm. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, reinforcing the bookish texture and a flowing baseline in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve academic and institutional materials, reports, and print collateral that benefit from a conservative, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a formal, trustworthy presence suited to serious reading. Its high-contrast rhythm and traditional proportions evoke established editorial typography rather than display novelty, lending an authoritative and slightly old-world voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that emphasizes classic proportions, clear letterforms, and a refined, high-contrast finish. Its oldstyle numeral styling and calligraphic stress suggest a focus on comfortable, traditional typography for continuous reading.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady, even texture while still showing lively detail in the serifs and joins. The combination of strong contrast and relatively narrow counters suggests it will look most comfortable with adequate size and line spacing, where the finer strokes have room to breathe.