Serif Normal Lako 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, round terminals, open counters, even rhythm.
A traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show softly rounded joins and terminals, with an even, readable rhythm across lines. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and slightly wide in the round letters, while the lowercase uses a two-storey “a” and “g” and maintains open counters and clear interior space. Numerals align comfortably with the text, with classic shaping and gentle curves that keep them from feeling rigid.
Well suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and comfortable readability matter. It also fits academic or institutional documents, reports, and other settings that benefit from a conventional, dependable serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting familiarity and authority without looking overly ornate. Its restrained detailing and steady texture give it a composed, editorial voice suited to long-form reading.
The font appears designed to deliver a familiar, highly readable text serif with traditional proportions and understated character, prioritizing smooth reading flow and typographic neutrality over display-driven personality.
The design leans toward an oldstyle sensibility: curved strokes and softened terminals reduce harshness, and the serifs remain supportive rather than attention-seeking. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, producing a cohesive gray value at larger paragraph sizes.