Serif Normal Lemip 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Really', 'Really No 2', 'Really No 2 Paneuropean', and 'Really No 2 W2G' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, traditionalism, typographic authority, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle figures, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin stroke relationship that gives the letters a sharp, engraved feel. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with clear hairlines and firm verticals; curves terminate cleanly, and joins are handled with restrained bracketing rather than blunt slabs. The lowercase has a traditional text rhythm with moderate apertures, gently cupped terminals, and a two-storey “g” with a pronounced ear. Numerals appear in an oldstyle (text-figure) style, with varied heights and alignments that blend naturally into running text.
It fits long-form reading environments such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also works well for headlines and section openers that benefit from a traditional, authoritative presence, particularly in cultural, academic, or institutional contexts.
Overall, the tone is classic and composed, suggesting bookish authority and editorial polish. The high-contrast detailing and finely cut serifs lend a refined, slightly formal voice suited to traditional typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, book-first serif with refined contrast and traditional proportions, prioritizing a familiar reading texture and a dependable, formal voice. Details like bracketed serifs and oldstyle numerals reinforce a classic typographic palette aimed at editorial and literary use.
Spacing and sidebearings read as balanced and text-oriented, with a steady horizontal flow in the sample paragraph. Pointed diagonals (notably in V/W/Y) and the taut curves of C/G/S add crispness, while the italic is not shown, keeping the impression firmly upright and conventional.