Serif Normal Labe 12 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, book text, editorial, newspapers, academic, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, durability, bracketed serifs, transitional, robust, crisp, solid.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a steady, medium-contrast stroke structure. Letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters and a confident, even rhythm in text. Terminals are clean and slightly rounded by bracketing, while joins and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase a/e) stay smooth and controlled. Numerals appear sturdy and readable, matching the typeface’s overall straightforward, text-first construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is expected. It also fits reports, academic publishing, and other formal documents that benefit from a clear, traditional typographic palette.
The tone is traditional and institutional, evoking printed books, newspapers, and academic materials. Its wide, sturdy shapes and crisp serifs convey reliability and seriousness rather than decoration or novelty.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif: wide, open, and sturdy, prioritizing clarity and a familiar reading rhythm over stylization.
The lowercase shows familiar, workhorse proportions with a clear two-storey “a” and a compact “e,” supporting comfortable word shapes. Uppercase forms are stable and slightly monumental, while punctuation and figures visually align with the same no-nonsense, editorial temperament.