Serif Normal Lenel 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, packaging, branding, classic, literary, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, print texture, authority, classic styling, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, wedge serifs, ball terminals.
A sturdy text serif with pronounced wedge-like, bracketed serifs and slightly flared stroke endings. Strokes show a moderate contrast with softly tapered joins, giving bowls and curves a subtly calligraphic feel rather than a strictly geometric construction. The letterforms are broad and stable with generous internal counters, while terminals often finish in sharp points or small ball-like forms (notably in several lowercase shapes). Overall spacing reads even and rhythmic, with a strong baseline presence and clear, vertical stress.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a strong serif texture is desired. It also fits headlines, pull quotes, and brand or packaging typography that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice and pronounced serif character.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, slightly old-style flavor that feels rooted in traditional print typography. Its sharp serifs and dark color add authority, while the mild tapering and occasional rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly legible serif with a darker typographic color and distinctive wedge/bracketed serifs for a traditional print-centric look. The balance of moderate contrast and sturdy proportions suggests a focus on dependable text performance while retaining a recognizable, classic personality.
Uppercase forms present a formal, inscriptional silhouette with crisp serif points, while the lowercase maintains readable, sturdy shapes at text sizes. Numerals appear robust and traditional in style, matching the heavy text color and serifed rhythm of the alphabet.