Serif Normal Lugal 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, institutional, traditional, formal, authoritative, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, strong hierarchy, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, robust, crisp.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Strokes are firmly vertical with confident horizontals, and counters stay open even at heavier weight. The lowercase shows compact, readable proportions with a moderate x-height, rounded joins, and occasional ball terminals (notably in letters like j and y). Capitals are broad and stately, with strong symmetry in O and a generous, circular bowl language; the numerals are weighty and old-style-leaning in feel with noticeable curvature and contrast.
Well-suited to editorial layouts such as magazines, essays, and book typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. Its substantial weight and broad capitals work strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and section openers, while the clear counters and consistent contrast can support longer passages at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting seriousness and tradition while still feeling approachable due to the rounded terminals and generous spacing. It reads as authoritative and bookish rather than decorative, suggesting print heritage and institutional polish.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif with a deliberately robust color on the page, balancing classical proportions with a heavier, more emphatic presence for modern editorial hierarchy.
In the text sample, the font maintains a steady rhythm across long lines, with serifs that remain crisp without becoming spiky. The bold presence and wide capitals make it especially assertive in headings, while the lowercase retains enough nuance and openness to support continuous reading.