Serif Normal Lurap 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CT Ausetan' by Cosmos Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, magazine titles, classic, dramatic, authoritative, bookish, editorial impact, classic authority, display clarity, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with strongly modeled strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Serifs are bracketed and often subtly flared, giving terminals a sculpted, ink-trap-free look that feels carved rather than mechanical. The proportions are generously set with roomy counters and a steady rhythm, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are smooth and weighty. Lowercase shows sturdy stems and slightly lively joins, with a two-storey g and compact, firm-looking punctuation-like details implied by the strong terminals; numerals are clear and traditional in construction.
Best suited to display and editorial typography—headlines, magazine and newspaper-style titling, book covers, and poster copy—where its sculpted serifs and contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short-form text such as pull quotes or section openers when a strong, classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial gravitas that reads as established and trustworthy. Its strong contrast and shaped serifs add a touch of drama and formality, making text feel more deliberate and “published.”
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif voice with more pronounced contrast and sculptural terminals, delivering a premium, editorial feel that stands out at larger sizes while retaining familiar, readable letterforms.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent color at large sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a stately presence in capitals. The bold modeling and open apertures help preserve readability despite the prominent contrast and expressive serif shaping.