Serif Normal Lasa 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, academic publishing, reports, traditional, bookish, formal, trustworthy, academic, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, print tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, round terminals, balanced proportions, classic rhythm.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show sturdy, balanced proportions with moderate stroke contrast and smooth curves, producing an even color in text. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase has rounded bowls and readable apertures; terminals tend toward gently softened, traditional shapes rather than sharp, high-contrast details. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), blending naturally with lowercase in running text.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady rhythm and traditional serif structure support sustained legibility. It also fits academic and institutional contexts such as journals, reports, and formal documents, and can serve as a dependable body typeface paired with a contrasting sans for interface or display roles.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial seriousness that feels familiar and dependable. It evokes established print typography—measured, composed, and suited to content that benefits from authority and clarity rather than novelty.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, broadly usable text serif that delivers familiar readability and a composed voice. Its moderate contrast and classic serif detailing suggest it was drawn to perform reliably in paragraphs while retaining enough character for refined headings and pull quotes.
In the sample text, the spacing and rhythm read as steady and comfortable, with a calm baseline and consistent serif treatment across forms. The design leans toward conventional, text-first details, prioritizing legibility and a restrained, classic personality.