Serif Normal Lelam 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, print, branding, literary, formal, classic, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, classic polish, hierarchy, bracketed, crisp, sharp, calligraphic, sculpted.
This serif face shows strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced stroke contrast, with crisp, sculpted joins that give the letters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Curves are broad and well controlled, while terminals often finish in tapered, beak-like points that add bite without becoming ornamental. Proportions lean toward traditional book-letter shapes: capitals are sturdy and stately, and lowercase forms are compact with clear counters and a steady rhythm. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the text color and contrast of the letters.
It suits book typography and editorial layouts where a classical serif texture and clear hierarchy are desired. The strong contrast and sharp detailing also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and sophisticated branding in print contexts.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting seriousness and polish. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast modeling lend an editorial, institutional voice that feels confident and established rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with a refined, slightly engraved character—balancing familiar text-letter proportions with crisp, expressive terminals for added distinction in titling and editorial use.
Several glyphs introduce subtle personality through pointed terminals and slightly flared strokes (notably in forms like J, Q, and a), which keeps the texture lively at display sizes while remaining disciplined in paragraph settings.