Serif Normal Lubuw 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Orbi' by ParaType, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, formal, classic, authoritative, scholarly, strong presence, classic readability, editorial voice, traditional tone, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, crisp, stately.
A robust serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and tapered hairlines, showing crisp, bracketed serifs and a decidedly traditional construction. The capitals are broad and steady with strong vertical stress, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and generous internal counters for clarity. Curves are smoothly modeled and terminals finish cleanly, giving the design a polished, print-oriented rhythm across letters and figures.
This font is well suited to editorial settings where strong typographic color is desired, such as magazine headlines, section openers, and book or journal covers. It can also work for posters and branding that needs a classic, trustworthy serif voice, particularly at medium to large sizes where the contrast and shaping can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels formal and established, with an editorial seriousness that reads as confident and institutional. Its weight and contrast create a sense of authority, while the classical proportions keep it familiar and conventional rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-impact text serif that balances classic letterforms with a darker typographic color for presence. It prioritizes authoritative readability and a familiar literary tone while remaining clean and restrained.
Spacing appears open enough for dense text, and the numerals share the same firm, traditional voice as the letters. The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes a strong roman presence suited to high-impact typography.