Serif Normal Lebab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream, 'Timeless EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Halesworth' by Monotype, 'Caslon SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Timeless' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, text readability, traditional tone, print utility, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, bookish, balanced.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs, combining sharp apexes with softly rounded joins. Capitals are proportioned with steady, traditional widths and clear internal counters, while round letters like C, O, and Q show smooth, even curves and a controlled stress. The lowercase has a moderate x-height with compact bowls and firmly cut terminals; details like the two-story a and g and the pointed, angled arm of k reinforce a conventional text-seriffed construction. Numerals are lining and sturdy, with open shapes and strong vertical emphasis, maintaining an even rhythm across mixed text.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, articles, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits formal communication—reports, academic material, and institutional collateral—especially when paired with generous line spacing and careful reproduction.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its high-contrast strokes and refined serifs add a sense of formality and authority without becoming ornate, making it feel editorial and dependable.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that prioritizes clarity and a familiar typographic voice. Its controlled contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on comfortable paragraph color while still offering enough sharpness for headings and display lines.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and sharp serifs read as particularly clean and precise, while in paragraphs the consistent proportions keep the texture orderly. The ampersand and punctuation match the same restrained, traditional voice, supporting extended reading settings.