Serif Normal Lana 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, scholarly, readability, tradition, text setting, credibility, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, sturdy, open.
A conventional serif design with moderate stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that soften joins and keep the texture even in paragraphs. The letterforms show slightly calligraphic modulation with rounded transitions, open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm. Capitals are broad and confident, while lowercase forms keep a readable, bookish structure with clearly differentiated shapes. Numerals follow the same serifed construction, leaning toward oldstyle-like movement with angled terminals and varied widths that feel integrated with text.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even color and familiar serif rhythm support comfortable comprehension. It can also serve for academic or institutional materials, reports, and print-focused branding where a traditional, credible voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a quietly formal presence suited to editorial environments. It reads as established and trustworthy rather than attention-seeking, evoking traditional print typography and institutional communications.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar proportions, restrained contrast, and measured detailing aimed at sustained readability and a timeless typographic tone.
Serifs are pronounced but not heavy, giving words a firm horizontal flow without becoming blocky. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and e) are smooth and open, helping maintain clarity at text sizes, while angled terminals add a subtle sense of motion.