Serif Normal Lurok 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Old Style' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, formal tone, editorial clarity, refinement, bracketed serifs, oldstyle flavor, calligraphic stress, open counters, modulated strokes.
This serif face shows clearly modulated strokes with pronounced thick–thin contrast and bracketed serifs that taper to crisp terminals. The letterforms are relatively broad, with generous interior counters and steady spacing that produces an even, readable texture in paragraphs. Curves carry a subtle diagonal stress, and joins and serifs are smoothly bracketed rather than abrupt, giving the outlines a refined, traditionally drawn feel. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic and sit comfortably alongside the text, maintaining a cohesive rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support magazine typography, formal branding systems, and display settings like headlines or pull quotes that benefit from crisp contrast and traditional detail.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, authoritative presence suited to formal communication. Its high-contrast elegance reads as established and professional rather than trendy, lending a slightly literary, editorial character to headlines and body copy alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast drawing, balancing readability with a sense of typographic tradition. Its broad proportions and open counters suggest an aim for comfortable setting in continuous text while preserving an elegant, authoritative voice.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent vertical rhythm and clear word shapes, helped by open apertures and distinct serifs. The forms feel sturdy at text sizes while retaining a polished, slightly dressy edge when enlarged.