Serif Normal Libak 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype and 'DIN Neue Roman' by Vibrant Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, authoritative, refined, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, typographic refinement, bracketed, transitional, crisp, sculpted, bookish.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and clearly modulated thick–thin contrast. The capitals feel stately and structured, with smooth curves and decisive terminals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and open counters that keep text shapes clear. Overall proportions read balanced rather than condensed or wide, with measured spacing and a composed vertical stress that supports continuous reading.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, articles, and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve institutional communications, reports, and brand systems that need a dependable, established tone, and it scales effectively for headings that benefit from its crisp contrast.
The tone is classic and literary, with a polished, editorial character that suggests tradition and credibility. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a slightly formal, upscale edge without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic color, while adding refinement through controlled contrast and carefully shaped serifs.
Serifs are clean and relatively fine, giving strokes a precise, engraved-like finish. Numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented styling, integrating comfortably with letters in running copy.