Serif Normal Lumeh 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poynter Old Style' by Font Bureau, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, traditional, impact, legibility, classic tone, editorial voice, authority, bracketed, transitional, robust, crisp, bookish.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. The letterforms are compactly constructed with broad, sturdy stems, rounded bowls, and crisp, slightly flared terminals that keep counters open at display sizes. Proportions lean generous in set width, with a steady vertical stress and a consistent, even rhythm across capitals and lowercase; numerals follow the same weighty, high-contrast texture for a cohesive page color.
Well-suited to editorial headlines and subheads, magazine and newspaper-style layouts, and book-cover typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve in short-form text settings where a darker, more emphatic typographic color is appropriate, especially in print-oriented compositions.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and a familiar book-typographic voice. Its strong contrast and confident serifs give it a formal, headline-ready presence while still feeling rooted in conventional reading typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-impact serif that balances classic book typography cues with display strength. It prioritizes a confident, authoritative texture and clear serif structure for prominent editorial use.
Round characters show clear stress and smooth curves, while joins and serifs remain firm and well-defined, producing a crisp silhouette. The punctuation and figures read solid and prominent, reinforcing the font’s emphasis on impact and clarity.