Serif Normal Lekuf 12 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ASV Codar', 'Nazanin', 'Palatino', and 'Palatino eText' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, headlines, academic, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, literary, traditional reading, editorial clarity, formal tone, classic display, bracketed, crisp, transitional, calligraphic, robust.
This serif shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and a pronounced contrast between thick stems and finer hairlines. Capitals are broad and stately with smooth curves and tapered joins, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, slightly calligraphic rhythm with compact counters and clear vertical stress. Serifs are moderately sharp but not razor-thin, giving the letters a solid, print-oriented presence, and the figures follow the same contrast and serif logic for a consistent texture in mixed settings.
It works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also holds up in titles and headings thanks to its strong contrast and crisp serifs. It is a natural fit for academic materials, formal publications, and print-oriented layouts that benefit from a classic typographic voice.
Overall it conveys a classic, editorial tone—confident and traditional rather than trendy. The sharpness of the serifs and the strong thick–thin pattern add a sense of seriousness and authority, suited to established institutions and literary contexts.
The font appears intended as a conventional, print-centric serif with elevated contrast and a composed, literary feel. Its proportions and serif detailing suggest a focus on producing a familiar reading experience while still offering enough sharpness and contrast to feel polished in display sizes.
The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing an even color in text while still reading as distinctly high-contrast. Curves (notably in round letters) feel carefully controlled and slightly formal, and the overall spacing supports an orderly, composed page texture.