Serif Normal Lugaz 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, headline impact, editorial voice, traditional readability, institutional tone, display emphasis, bracketed, crisp, stately, robust, dark color.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sharply modeled curves. Serifs are bracketed and assertive, with a clear, classical construction and a strong vertical stress. Proportions read generously set, with ample counters and solid stems that create a dark, emphatic color in text; the lowercase shows compact, well-contained forms with a two-storey “a” and a traditional “g,” reinforcing a conventional book/press texture.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine or newspaper-style typography, and prominent titling where a classic serif tone is desired. It also fits posters, book covers, pull quotes, and branding that aims for heritage, authority, or institutional credibility, particularly at larger sizes where the contrast and serif detailing can read cleanly.
This typeface conveys a confident, traditional tone with a distinctly editorial presence. Its weight and crisp detailing feel authoritative and formal, while the lively contrast adds a hint of drama suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with strong presence, balancing traditional letterforms with enough contrast and weight to command attention. It prioritizes clear, conventional shapes and a firm typographic color suited to serious, information-forward settings.
The numerals are similarly weighty and traditional in construction, matching the overall texty serif rhythm while retaining strong presence. The sample text shows a dense, commanding texture with clear word shapes and energetic contrast that remains consistent across the alphabet.