Serif Normal Jalu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, classic, formal, scholarly, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and clear modulation between thick verticals and hairline horizontals. The letterforms feel slightly condensed in their internal counters, with firm vertical stress and carefully tapered joins that create a disciplined rhythm in text. Serifs are pointed and neatly finished rather than blocky, and terminals tend toward sharp, decisive ends, giving the outlines a clean, engraved-like precision. Numerals and capitals share the same strong vertical structure and thin cross-strokes, producing an even, orderly color across lines.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in magazine typography and formal headlines, especially where high contrast can add sophistication and hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking established editorial typography and formal print settings. Its sharp serifs and pronounced contrast add a sense of authority and seriousness, while the measured proportions keep it composed and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances traditional proportions with crisp detailing. Its consistent rhythm and refined stroke modulation suggest a focus on producing an authoritative, classic reading experience while retaining enough sharpness for display use.
In the sample text, the thin strokes become prominent at larger sizes, emphasizing the elegant contrast and giving punctuation and small details a delicate appearance. The design maintains consistent spacing and a steady baseline presence, with capitals that read stately and lowercase that remains clear and structured.