Serif Normal Lebub 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' and 'Agatho' by Andfonts and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, posters, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, formal, readability, tradition, authority, versatility, emphasis, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, bookish.
A robust serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation with gently cupped joins, giving the shapes a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle texture rather than a rigid geometric feel. Counters are generous and round, with softly flared terminals on letters like C, S, and J, and a two-storey a and g that reinforce a classic text-face construction. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and extenders that integrate smoothly with lowercase text.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and other long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong weight also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a traditional, premium tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its weight and sturdy serifs add a confident, institutional presence while the mild modulation keeps it warm and literary rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-utility serif with a classic text structure and a darker, more emphatic color for prominent setting. By combining familiar oldstyle detailing with sturdy proportions, it aims to deliver dependable readability while projecting a refined, established character.
In the sample text, the heavy color produces a strong page presence and clear word shapes, especially in mixed-case settings. Rounded forms (O, Q, e) read smooth and open, while diagonals (V, W, x) remain crisp and stable. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same sturdy, conventional voice, supporting continuous reading and headline emphasis alike.