Serif Normal Lebab 12 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont and 'Halesworth' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, print, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, timeless, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, bookish, traditional.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The outlines are clean and crisp, with sharp, wedge-like terminals on several forms and a sturdy, slightly expanded overall stance. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear counters and compact joins. Numerals appear lining and similarly high-contrast, matching the text color and overall firmness of the design.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and formal print pieces that benefit from a dignified, traditional tone.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish seriousness with a polished, institutional tone. Its high-contrast strokes and refined serifs suggest established print conventions, giving copy a composed and trustworthy voice suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that echoes classic publishing forms while maintaining a crisp, modernized finish. It aims to provide a familiar reading experience with enough contrast and structure to carry both body copy and display settings.
The sample text shows a strong, dark typographic color at larger sizes, with crisp edges and a confident presence in headings. The shapes keep a conventional structure, prioritizing familiarity and readability over stylistic novelty.