Serif Normal Lerem 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, classic, formal, impact, tradition, authority, print emphasis, hierarchy, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink-trap notches, sharp joins, sturdy.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and compact, upright letterforms. Serifs are strongly bracketed with slightly flared ends, and several joins show small angular notches that read like ink-trap cuts at display sizes. Counters are moderately tight, curves are crisp, and the overall construction favors firm verticals and squared-off bowls, producing a dense, steady rhythm. Numerals and capitals carry substantial weight with clean, high-contrast shaping that holds its silhouette well in large settings.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and editorial titling where its high contrast and strong serifs can read clearly and add gravitas. It can also work for book covers, mastheads, and branding that needs a traditional, authoritative serif presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a classic, institutional tone—confident, serious, and slightly old-style in flavor. Its heavy presence and crisp detailing evoke traditional print culture, giving text a composed, authoritative voice suited to formal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with extra weight and crisp, carved-like detailing for impact. Its combination of sturdy stems, bracketed serifs, and compact proportions suggests a focus on legible, high-presence typography for print-forward or heritage-leaning applications.
Lowercase forms include prominent ball terminals (notably on the “a”), and many letters show chamfer-like cut-ins at terminals and joins that add a slightly engraved, poster-like character. The overall color on the page is dark and even, with strong silhouettes that favor short headlines and emphatic typographic hierarchy.