Serif Normal Lekeb 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe; 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith; 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type; 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry; and 'Aelita', 'Hyperon', and 'Selina' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book design, branding, packaging, authoritative, traditional, formal, scholarly, confident, readability, gravitas, classic tone, strong emphasis, editorial voice, wedge serifs, crisp, sturdy, compact.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sharply defined wedge-like serifs. The forms feel compact and sturdy, with rounded bowls counterbalanced by firm verticals and clean, decisive terminals. Spacing appears measured and steady, producing an even texture in paragraphs while retaining a slightly dramatic, display-leaning presence at larger sizes.
Well suited to editorial design such as magazines, newspapers, and book typography, especially for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a classic serif voice is desirable. It can also support formal branding, institutional communications, and packaging that benefits from a traditional, high-contrast serif with clear authority.
This typeface conveys a confident, authoritative tone with a distinctly traditional, bookish feel. Its weight and crisp contrast lend it a formal, editorial voice that reads as established and trustworthy rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver classic serif readability with added weight and contrast for emphasis. Its sharp serifs and sturdy proportions suggest a goal of strong presence in headings while maintaining a disciplined rhythm suitable for continuous text.
The figures and capitals show a clear, traditional construction with consistent serif treatment and strong vertical stress. At large sizes the contrast and sharp serifs become a key stylistic feature, giving the type a more emphatic, engraved-like clarity.