Serif Normal Lale 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, essays, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formality, clarity, bracketed, crisp, bookish, balanced, stately.
This is a classic serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals are proportionally broad with steady vertical stress and confident, slightly sculpted curves, while the lowercase shows traditional forms with a two-storey “a,” an angled terminal on “e,” and a single-storey “g” featuring a large lower loop. Round letters (C, O, Q) are smooth and open, and the numerals are lining figures with clear stroke modulation and small finishing serifs that keep them consistent with the text face.
Well suited to continuous reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, as well as reports and other formal documents where a traditional serif voice is expected. It can also support headlines and pull quotes when a classic, authoritative tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and a composed, editorial seriousness. It reads as dependable and conventional rather than quirky, with enough contrast and sharpness to feel polished and refined.
The design intent appears to be a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading and familiar typographic color. Its high contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a refined, established look while keeping letterforms straightforward and broadly usable in editorial typography.
The sample text shows solid word-color and steady rhythm at reading sizes, with clearly differentiated forms in the capitals and straightforward punctuation. Ascenders are relatively tall, and the lowercase maintains a familiar, readable texture suitable for long passages.