Serif Normal Lara 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' and 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'FS Brabo' and 'FS Brabo Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Danton' by Hoftype, and 'Noort' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, packaging, posters, branding, classic, bookish, robust, old-style, authoritative, readability, tradition, impact, warmth, bracketed, beaked, rounded, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A sturdy serif with broad proportions, generous counters, and moderately modulated strokes. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often slightly beaked, with softened joins that give the outlines a subtly rounded, inked impression. The uppercase is weighty and steady, with compact, blunt terminals and confident verticals; the lowercase keeps a solid texture with a two-storey “g” and a compact, slightly top-heavy “a.” Numerals are full-bodied and readable, matching the overall dense color and traditional rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and prominent headlines where a strong serif voice is desired. The robust forms also make it a good candidate for branding, packaging, and poster work that benefits from a traditional, high-impact feel.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a touch of vintage warmth. Its strong presence and softened detailing feel authoritative rather than delicate, suggesting dependable, editorial seriousness with an approachable, slightly nostalgic character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with added robustness and character for display use. It balances familiar book-type proportions with distinctive terminal shaping to remain legible while offering a more assertive, vintage-leaning presence.
Spacing and shapes create a dark, even typographic color that holds together well in larger blocks of text. Several letters show gently flared or beaked details at terminals that add personality without pushing into decorative territory.