Serif Normal Lelum 14 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, certificates, classic, literary, stately, traditional, formal, readability, tradition, authority, warmth, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, readable.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes show moderate modulation with rounded joins and softened terminals, giving the letterforms a warm, ink-on-paper feel rather than a sharp, engraved one. Proportions are generous and steady, with open counters and a readable rhythm; curves are full and the overall color is dark but even. Numerals and lowercase share the same solid presence, with noticeable, lively curvature in forms like a, e, s, and g.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and longform reading, and publication design where a traditional serif voice is desired. Its strong color and clear shapes also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and brand marks that aim for heritage and reliability. It can support formal materials such as invitations, programs, and institutional print where a classic typographic tone is appropriate.
The tone is classic and literary, projecting tradition, authority, and a sense of established credibility. Its softened serifs and rounded transitions keep it from feeling austere, adding warmth and approachability while remaining unmistakably formal.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with added warmth and character through oldstyle detailing and moderated contrast. It aims to balance authority with a human, bookish texture that holds up in continuous reading and scales confidently into display use.
In text, the bold presence of the serifs and the rounded modulation create a strong page texture that suits prominent sizes and confident typographic hierarchy. The shapes feel slightly organic, with a gentle, humanist irregularity in curves and terminals that adds character without becoming decorative.