Serif Normal Legaf 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Serif' by FontFont, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, 'Capitolina' by Typefolio, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, authoritative, classical, formal, scholarly, classic readability, strong emphasis, editorial voice, institutional tone, bracketed, transitional, crisp, sturdy, ink-trappy.
A sturdy, high-contrast serif with bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced vertical stress. Stems are thick and confident, with sharper, thinner hairlines and compact, well-controlled joins that keep counters relatively tight. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a moderate x-height and compact apertures, while capitals are broad and evenly weighted, giving a consistent, bookish rhythm. Numerals are robust and legible, matching the text weight and serif treatment for cohesive setting in mixed content.
Well-suited for headlines, deck text, and editorial typography where a classic serif voice and strong typographic color are desired. It can also serve book and magazine titles, posters, and brand marks that need a traditional, credible presence, and it handles mixed alphanumerics cleanly for captions or pull quotes.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, evoking established publishing and institutional typography. Its strong verticals and crisp serifs convey seriousness and trust, while the refined contrast adds a slightly literary, old-world polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, publication-oriented serif with extra weight for emphasis, maintaining classic proportions and serif structure while preserving clarity through controlled contrast and sturdy counters.
Spacing appears moderately tight, producing a dense color suited to impactful text. Serifs are not slab-like; they taper with a calligraphic logic and noticeable bracketing, helping the heavy weight avoid looking blocky. The forms read best at display and headline sizes where the contrast and detailing remain clear.