Serif Normal Lugaz 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book text, editorial, magazines, posters, authoritative, traditional, formal, literary, strong text color, classic readability, editorial presence, print tradition, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, softened, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that read crisply at display sizes. Curves are generously rounded with noticeable ball terminals on forms like the lowercase a, c, f, and y, giving the design a slightly softened, bookish texture despite its dark color. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a relatively compact bowl-and-stem structure, and a sturdy rhythm with moderate spacing that keeps words cohesive. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally with lowercase text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where a strong serif voice is needed, such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes. The oldstyle figures and cohesive lowercase texture also make it a natural fit for book typography, literary covers, and longer-form reading at moderate sizes, while the weight and contrast provide impact in poster-style settings.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and a traditional, print-centered feel. Its strong presence and refined modulation suggest seriousness and craft rather than casualness, with just enough warmth in the rounded terminals to avoid austerity.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that balances clarity with a confident, dark presence. Its bracketed serifs, ball terminals, and text figures suggest an emphasis on traditional composition and comfortable, familiar reading patterns in editorial and book contexts.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with a clear, conventional skeleton and confident horizontals that support headline use. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman. The font maintains consistent contrast and terminal treatment across letters and figures, producing an even, deliberate typographic color in paragraphs.