Serif Normal Lurof 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co., 'Century Schoolbook SB' and 'Century Schoolbook SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Century Schoolbook Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Century Schoolbook' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academia, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, formal voice, bracketed, crisp, stately, traditional, transitional.
A conventional serif with moderate-to-high stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. The proportions feel slightly generous, with steady spacing and a measured rhythm that holds up in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are neatly finished, and counters stay open, giving the design a clear, composed texture across mixed case and figures.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif color and strong readability are needed. It also fits academic or institutional materials, reports, and other contexts that benefit from a formal, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority and editorial polish rather than novelty. It feels familiar and trustworthy, with a quiet formality that suits long-form reading and institutional communication.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, traditional text serif optimized for continuous reading, balancing contrast and crisp detailing with stable proportions and consistent spacing.
Capital forms appear sturdy and stable, while the lowercase keeps a disciplined, readable structure with a straightforward, non-calligraphic feel. Numerals match the text color well, with traditional shapes that read clearly alongside letters.