Serif Normal Lenon 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, formal branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, refinement, editorial tone, typographic authority, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
A traditional serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show vertical stress and relatively narrow joins, giving counters a clear, open structure while keeping the overall rhythm compact and orderly. Serifs are well-defined and slightly flared, with sharp terminals on strokes like T, V, W, and Y; curves on C, G, O, and Q are smooth and controlled. Numerals follow the same high-contrast construction, with clear shapes and steady baseline alignment.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, such as books, essays, and magazine layouts. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and formal brand materials where a traditional, authoritative tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a formal, authoritative presence. Its high-contrast detailing and crisp serifs suggest an editorial voice—polished, serious, and conventional rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a familiar reading experience while adding refinement through crisp serifs and controlled stroke modulation. It aims for clarity and typographic propriety rather than novelty.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and composed, while lowercase maintains a familiar text-serif pattern with a two-storey “a” and “g” and distinct, easily parsed shapes at display sizes. The contrast and fine hairlines become more prominent as size increases, reinforcing a refined, print-like character.