Serif Normal Legat 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Periodica' by Mint Type, 'Laurentian' and 'Maxime' by Monotype, 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Merong' by Yahya Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, packaging, certificates, traditional, bookish, authoritative, formal, classic tone, strong presence, print readability, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, crisp, compact, ink-trap-like.
A sturdy serif with pronounced stroke contrast and compact, upright proportions. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with a crisp, print-oriented finish that reads cleanly at display sizes. Curves are generous but controlled, counters are moderately open, and terminals tend toward tapered, wedge-like endings. The lowercase shows a conventional, readable structure with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a fairly even, workmanlike rhythm across words. Numerals are strong and high-contrast with traditional shapes that sit firmly on the baseline.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from a traditional serif tone. It can also work for formal printed materials such as programs, invitations, or certificates where a strong, classic presence is desired.
The overall tone is classic and assertive, evoking traditional print typography and editorial voice. Its weight and contrast give it a confident, authoritative presence while maintaining a familiar, bookish demeanor.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a robust color for impactful typography, balancing classic details with straightforward readability.
Across the set, the design emphasizes dark text color and steady vertical stress, with small detailing at joins and terminals that adds a slightly engraved, old-style flavor without becoming decorative. The capitals feel especially headline-ready, while the lowercase keeps a conventional texture suitable for continuous reading.