Serif Normal Labe 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, traditional, bookish, formal, scholarly, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, text utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, softened terminals, generous spacing, lively rhythm.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and sturdy, slightly softened terminals. The letterforms feel broadly proportioned with open counters and a calm, even color in text. Uppercase shapes are steady and classical, while the lowercase shows a gently oldstyle flavor—noticeable in the two-storey a and g, a slightly angled e crossbar, and a lively, angled tail on q. Figures appear lining and clear, with rounded forms that match the text rhythm rather than looking strictly engineered.
Well-suited to extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where its open counters and steady rhythm help maintain comfortable legibility. It also fits institutional communication—reports, journals, and formal documents—while remaining versatile enough for headings and pull quotes when set larger.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a composed, editorial authority. Its classic serif cues suggest literature, academia, and institutions, while subtle irregularities in the curves and terminals add warmth and a lightly humanist feel.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic voice. Subtle oldstyle touches and gently bracketed serifs suggest a goal of adding warmth and tradition without sacrificing clarity in continuous text.
In the sample paragraph, spacing looks comfortable and the texture remains stable at larger sizes, with capitals integrating smoothly into mixed-case settings. Several curves (notably in Q and q) add character without becoming decorative, keeping the overall impression conservative and readable.