Serif Normal Lebam 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capricho', 'Carat', 'Cattigan', 'Mangan', 'Marbach', and 'Quant Text' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, refinement, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, old-style.
A conventional serif with pronounced stroke contrast, tapered joins, and finely bracketed serifs that flare into sharp terminals. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic modulation: verticals are sturdy while curves and diagonals thin noticeably, giving a crisp, engraved feel. Capitals are stately and open, with wedge-like head serifs on forms such as T and E, and a broad, rounded O. The lowercase features compact, well-contained bowls, an asymmetric, ear-bearing g, and a relatively narrow, pointed w; numerals are lining with similarly sharp serifs and clear figure differentiation.
Well-suited to long-form editorial and book typography where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also performs convincingly for section heads, pull quotes, and formal communications. The crisp contrast and pointed finishing can add elegance to invitations, programs, and institutional materials, especially at display sizes.
The overall tone reads traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that suggests established print conventions. Its high-contrast rhythm and pointed serifs add a touch of ceremony, making the voice feel refined and authoritative rather than casual.
The font appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with a refined, print-oriented character—balancing readability with a polished, formal presence through strong contrast and carefully shaped bracketed serifs.
Spacing appears even and text color is consistent in paragraph settings, while the sharper details and thin strokes become more prominent at larger sizes. The design maintains a familiar serif skeleton with subtly lively, slightly angular finishing that keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.