Serif Normal Lulom 17 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ysobel' by Monotype and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, print titles, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, impact, tradition, legibility, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, beaked, stately, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, slightly beaked serifs. The design shows sturdy vertical stems, crisp joins, and clear stroke endings that read sharply at display sizes. Counters are moderately open, with compact apertures on letters like C, e, and s, and an overall sturdy texture that creates strong line color. Uppercase forms feel broad and stable, while lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a two-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a compact rhythm.
This face is well suited to headlines and title typography where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for editorial standfirsts, book and magazine covers, and other print-forward applications that benefit from a dark, emphatic texture and traditional letterforms.
The font conveys a traditional, authoritative tone with a distinctly editorial and literary flavor. Its strong contrast and decisive serifs add formality and gravitas, making text feel established and confident rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with added heft and contrast for impact. It prioritizes a confident, print-classic presence suitable for editorial and display contexts while keeping familiar proportions and recognizable text forms.
Numerals are heavy and assertive, with clear differentiation and strong baseline presence. The ampersand is compact and bold, and punctuation appears substantial, supporting dense, high-impact typographic settings.