Serif Normal Leben 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newspapers, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, text setting, bracketed, transitional, crisp, bookish, authoritative.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation, combining sturdy verticals with tapered joins. The letterforms show a balanced, text-oriented build: open counters, restrained terminals, and a steady baseline rhythm. Capitals are proportioned broadly with clean, symmetrical geometry, while lowercase forms remain readable and traditional, with a double-storey “a” and “g” and clear, compact punctuation-like details on i/j. Numerals are lining and align comfortably with the capitals, with rounded bowls and measured widths that keep texture even across mixed content.
Well-suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture aids comfortable reading. It also works for headlines and subheads that need a traditional, authoritative voice, and for branding applications aiming for a classic, established impression.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking familiar book and newspaper typography. It feels dependable and slightly formal, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading and editorial settings rather than expressive display.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and a neutral, time-tested appearance. Its proportions and controlled contrast suggest a focus on reliable performance in continuous reading and editorial typography.
In text, the face produces an even, moderately dark typographic color with clear word shapes and stable spacing. Serifs are not overly sharp or decorative, supporting a practical, traditional texture that remains crisp at larger sizes.