Serif Normal Leman 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Marbach' by Hoftype, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, newspapers, books, branding, authoritative, classic, trustworthy, warm, readability, authority, durability, print, bracketed, sturdy, rounded, texty, traditional.
A robust serif with generous, rounded bowl shapes and clearly bracketed serifs that soften the joins into the stems. The strokes are firmly weighted with moderate modulation, producing strong color on the page and a steady reading rhythm. Proportions are comfortably broad, with open counters and smooth curves that give the text a substantial, grounded texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, newspapers, and long-form articles, where a darker, more assertive text color is desirable. It also fits book typography, institutional communications, and brand systems that want a classic serif tone with strong headline performance.
This typeface conveys a confident, traditional tone with a distinctly editorial voice. Its sturdy presence feels authoritative and dependable, with a slightly old-style warmth that keeps it from feeling sterile or purely formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, legible serif voice for running text and prominent headlines, balancing traditional bookish cues with enough weight to hold up at display sizes. Its bracketing and open forms suggest an emphasis on comfortable, sustained reading while maintaining a confident presence.
The numerals and capitals read as particularly weighty and stable, giving the typeface a strong vertical stance and a dense, even texture in paragraphs. The serif treatment remains consistent across the set, supporting a cohesive, traditional typographic color.