Serif Normal Leguy 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, print, traditional, authoritative, literary, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, durability, clarity, bracketed, robust, rounded, high-ink, soft terminals.
This serif shows sturdy, dark strokes with bracketed serifs and a gently rounded, old-style feel. Curves are full and somewhat elliptical (notably in C, O, and e), while verticals are firm and slightly tapered by moderate contrast. Serifs read as compact wedges with smooth joins rather than sharp hairlines, giving the letters a dense, even texture in paragraphs. Proportions are slightly generous with wide bowls and stable counters; the lowercase has a conventional, readable build with a two-storey a and g and a compact, strong-shouldered r. Numerals match the text color and weight, with open forms and a traditional rhythm suited to continuous reading.
It performs well in editorial and book typography where a strong serif texture is desirable, especially for print and long-form reading. The substantial weight also makes it effective for section heads, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that needs a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, projecting a bookish, institutional character. Its weight and compact serifs add gravity and emphasis, making it feel confident and slightly formal rather than delicate or fashionable.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra robustness, prioritizing steady rhythm, legibility, and a confident presence in continuous text while remaining suitable for display sizes.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent, dark typographic color with smooth word shapes, and the punctuation and dots appear solid and prominent at text sizes. The letterforms balance softened curves with decisive serifs, supporting long lines without looking brittle.