Serif Normal Lekul 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif has sturdy, compact proportions with bracketed serifs and a distinctly carved, text-class feel. Strokes are confidently weighted with moderate contrast and smooth transitions into the serifs, producing a steady, even color on the page. Counters are moderately open and the curves are full but controlled, while horizontals and terminals read cleanly without excessive ornament. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly compact, and the lowercase shows a practical rhythm with clear joins and stable, slightly rounded details.
It fits well in editorial contexts such as magazines, reports, and book interiors where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong weight and compact letterforms also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and section headings that need a firm, traditional presence.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking established publishing and academic typography. Its weight and compactness give it a confident, editorial presence that feels serious and dependable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, reliable serif with enough weight to hold up in prominent text while preserving familiar book-typography structure and readability.
In the text sample, the heavier color and compact spacing create strong emphasis at display and subhead sizes, while remaining structured enough for continuous reading. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the text tone rather than calling attention to themselves.