Serif Normal Lurab 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, classic, robust, bookish, formal, readability, authority, tradition, impact, versatility, bracketed, ball terminals, soft corners, ink-trap feel, lively.
A sturdy serif with prominent, bracketed serifs and a generously proportioned, open stance. Strokes are heavy but not monolithic, with subtly swelling curves and tapered joins that create a mild, traditional contrast. Counters are mostly large and round (notably in O, Q, and the lowercase bowls), while terminals often finish in soft wedges or small ball-like forms, lending a slightly calligraphic, inked quality. The lowercase shows a compact rhythm with clear differentiation between stems and bowls, and the numerals are full-bodied with strong presence and simple, legible shapes.
It suits editorial headlines, section openers, and cover typography where a traditional serif voice with strong presence is desired. The sturdy construction also makes it a good candidate for branding, packaging, and poster work that benefits from classic cues and high visual weight.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with a deliberate, old-style warmth that reads as established and trustworthy. Its weight and rounded details add a friendly robustness, making it feel both authoritative and approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, conventional serif framework with added heft and softened detailing for impact and readability. It aims for a dependable text-and-display crossover: traditional enough for editorial settings, yet bold and distinctive for prominent typographic moments.
The font’s silhouette stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a cohesive texture in text. Details like the pronounced bracket transitions and rounded terminals add character at display sizes, while the open counters and steady spacing help it hold together in longer lines.