Serif Normal Laba 14 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'Halesworth' by Monotype, 'Loretta' by Nova Type Foundry, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, reports, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, trustworthy, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, classic typography, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, open counters, ball terminals, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, softly tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Capitals are broad and steady with sturdy horizontals, while the lowercase shows open counters and a calm, even rhythm suited to continuous reading. Details lean traditional: a two-storey “a” and “g,” a gently curved “y” descender, and a slightly calligraphic feel in joins and curves without becoming decorative. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and several descenders, reinforcing a text-first personality.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also fits academic and corporate documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a conventional, dependable tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a quietly authoritative voice. It feels familiar and institutional rather than trendy, aiming for clarity and credibility.
The design appears intended as a familiar, comfortable text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional typographic voice. Its moderated contrast, open forms, and classic detailing aim to produce an even page color across paragraphs while retaining enough character for headings and display sizes.
Round letters keep generous interior space, helping the face stay legible in dense settings. The italic is not shown, but the roman exhibits small, historically influenced terminals (including ball-like endings in places) and a balanced, unflashy texture on the page.