Serif Normal Libew 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', 'Acta Pro Deck', 'Nitida Text', 'Quase Display', 'Quase Headline', and 'Quase Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, book covers, magazine titles, pull quotes, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial polish, classic readability, formal tone, premium branding, bracketed serifs, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, fine hairline serifs, and crisp, bracketed joins. The capitals read stately and slightly wide, with clean, upright stress and a steady baseline. Lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height and show clear, traditional construction, while details like the ball terminals and tapered strokes add a polished, print-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast, mixing sturdy main strokes with delicate finishing lines for a consistent rhythm across text.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and large text where the contrast and fine serifs can shine. It also works well for editorial layouts, book or magazine titling, and sophisticated pull quotes where a traditional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and refinement. Its sharp contrast and neat finishing convey a formal, literary feel that suits traditional publishing and premium branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a refined, publication-ready character—balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing to create a confident, polished reading voice in display and editorial settings.
The rendering emphasizes a strong typographic color at display sizes, with delicate hairlines that bring elegance but also increase sensitivity to small-size reproduction and low-resolution contexts.