Serif Normal Lulom 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'News 706' by Bitstream; 'Benton Modern' and 'Escrow RE' by Font Bureau; 'Clarion', 'Nimrod', 'Nimrod Paneuropean', and 'Ysobel' by Monotype; and 'News 706' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, publishing, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, robust, crisp, compact, ball terminals.
This is a robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and firmly bracketed serifs. Capitals are wide and steady, with strong vertical stress and clean, sharp joins that give the face a crisp printed look. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with a double-storey “g,” a two-storey “a,” and rounded terminals on letters like “f,” “j,” and “y” that add a subtle softness. Numerals are classic and weighty, with clear proportions and strong horizontal bases, supporting confident setting at display and text sizes.
It performs well for editorial typography, book or long-form reading, and publication layouts where a strong, confident serif texture is desired. The sturdy shapes and clear serifs also suit headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a classic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial, bookish character. It feels formal and dependable rather than trendy, projecting clarity and seriousness suitable for established brands and institutions.
The likely intention is a conventional, high-impact serif for general-purpose publishing: familiar proportions, strong contrast, and sturdy detailing aimed at producing a clear, authoritative page color across both display lines and continuous text.
The design balances angular structure with small rounded details (notably in terminals and dots), keeping the texture lively without becoming decorative. Spacing and rhythm read even in the sample paragraph, producing a dense, emphatic color typical of sturdy text serifs.