Serif Normal Lelar 13 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, headlines, classic, literary, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, clarity, authority, elegance, bookish, crisp, formal, ink-trap free, pointed serifs.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin transitions, sharp wedge-like serifs, and compact, sculpted joins. The letterforms feel relatively broad in stance, with generous interior space and clear counters; curves are smooth and controlled, while terminals often finish in pointed or beaked details. Overall rhythm is steady and classical, with a crisp, print-like texture and a slightly calligraphic edge to some strokes.
Well suited to long-form editorial and publishing uses such as books, magazines, and reports, where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and institutional branding that benefits from a credible, established tone, and for invitations or formal materials where a classic typographic voice is appropriate.
This typeface conveys a poised, bookish tone with a touch of editorial authority. Its crisp contrast and shaped terminals give it a formal, cultivated feel that can read as traditional and slightly dramatic in headlines while staying composed in text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, classical serif for comfortable reading with enough contrast and shaping to add refinement. Its proportions and spacing suggest it is meant to hold together in paragraphs while still offering a strong, confident voice for titles and pull quotes.
The numerals and caps keep a sturdy presence, and the lowercase shows clear differentiation and open forms that support scanning. Contrast is noticeable enough to feel elegant, but the overall drawing remains conventional and controlled rather than ornamental.