Serif Normal Lekoy 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co., 'ITC Charter' by ITC, and 'Georgia Pro' by Microsoft (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, brand identity, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional prestige, print clarity, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, calligraphic.
This serif shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced vertical stress. Proportions lean generously wide, with open counters and a steady, text-oriented rhythm that stays consistent from capitals through lowercase. Curves are smoothly modeled rather than geometric, and terminals tend to finish with clean, confident serifing and subtle tapering. Numerals follow the same high-contrast construction, reading clearly with sturdy stems and refined joins.
It fits long-form reading in books and essays, where its open shapes and consistent rhythm support comfortable text setting. The contrast and structured serifs also make it effective for magazine layouts, pull quotes, and dignified headlines. For branding, it suits institutions or products that benefit from a traditional, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a distinctly bookish authority. Its contrast and formal serif detailing give it a composed, literary voice that feels traditional rather than trendy, suitable for serious reading and polished presentation.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a wide, confident stance—balancing readability with a polished, editorial finish. It aims to deliver a familiar literary texture while retaining enough sharpness and contrast to stand up in display settings.
Capitals appear stately and stable, while lowercase maintains an even color with recognizable old-style influences in the modulation and stress. The design favors clarity and refinement over quirk, producing a dignified texture in paragraphs and strong presence in larger sizes.