Serif Normal Laba 17 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, print, academic, classic, formal, bookish, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, timelessness, trust, bracketed, oldstyle, moderate contrast, robust, readable.
A traditional serif with bracketed wedge serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. The capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with clear triangular terminals and compact curves, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls, a two-storey a and g, and a relatively short, practical set of ascenders and descenders. Curves are smooth and slightly full, and joins are clean, giving the overall texture a solid, even color in paragraphs without looking mechanical.
Well suited to body text in books, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif voice supports readability. It also works for headlines and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative tone is desired.
The tone is classic and institutional, leaning toward book typography and editorial seriousness. It conveys trust and restraint, with a slightly warm, old-style flavor that feels established rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif: comfortable for continuous reading, visually stable across sizes, and expressive through classic proportions and bracketed serifs rather than display-only quirks.
Numerals are proportioned for straightforward reading with open counters and stable footing, matching the text weight well. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a cohesive paragraph color, suggesting it is designed to hold up in longer passages as well as in strong headings.