Serif Normal Linos 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types; 'Hassan', 'Janson Text', and 'Kis Classico' by Linotype; and 'Janson' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, branding, classic, editorial, formal, literary, authoritative, editorial clarity, classic tone, premium feel, traditional reading, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and weighty vertical stems, set in a generously proportioned, slightly wide stance. Serifs are bracketed and taper smoothly into the main strokes, with crisp, triangular terminals and a distinctly calligraphic stress visible in curved forms. Uppercase letters read stately and open, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact bowls and clean joins, producing a clear, traditional text rhythm. Figures and caps align with the same refined contrast and precise finishing, creating strong sparkle and pronounced stroke modulation in setting.
Well suited to literary and editorial work such as book typography, magazine layouts, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding where its crisp contrast and traditional structure can carry a premium, authoritative feel.
The tone is classical and formal, with an editorial polish that feels bookish and authoritative. Its pronounced contrast and crisp detailing give it a refined, high-end voice suited to traditional typography rather than utilitarian UI text.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, print-oriented reading experience with a polished, classic serif voice. Its combination of open proportions, bracketed serifs, and pronounced stroke contrast suggests an intention to convey tradition and clarity with a distinctly editorial finish.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and sharp serifs create lively texture and noticeable sparkle, especially at larger sizes. Round letters stay open and balanced, while pointed diagonals and cross-strokes (such as in W, V, and X) add a crisp, engraved quality.