Serif Normal Lame 12 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, institutional use, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, crisp, traditional.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Capitals are broad with clear, traditional proportions and crisp terminals; the curved letters (C, G, O, Q) are smoothly drawn with controlled contrast. The lowercase has compact, sturdy forms with a single-storey “g” and a strongly braced “a,” giving the face a slightly oldstyle-leaning texture while staying clean and conventional. Numerals are robust and readable, with open counters and consistent alignment, suited to continuous text settings.
It fits well for long-form reading in books, essays, magazines, and other editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif structure support comprehension. It can also serve formal communications—reports, academic material, and institutional documents—where a traditional, trustworthy typographic voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with a familiar book-serif voice that feels credible and established. It communicates seriousness and clarity rather than display flair, suggesting a dependable, editorial presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif with a traditional construction and restrained contrast, prioritizing legibility and an established print-like feel. Its shapes aim to read smoothly in paragraphs while still offering enough character in the lowercase to avoid looking generic.
Round letters maintain generous interior space, and the serifs read as refined rather than blocky, helping paragraphs hold together without looking heavy. The sample text shows stable spacing and an even color at larger sizes, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I, J, and L; O and 0).