Serif Normal Labe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monterchi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print text, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, moderate contrast, soft terminals.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Curves show gentle, slightly calligraphic stress, while joins and serifs are softened rather than sharply cut, giving the shapes a warm, print-oriented feel. Proportions are balanced with comfortable counters and clear differentiation between stems and bowls; the overall texture reads smooth and even in paragraph settings. Numerals appear oldstyle (text) figures with varied heights and descenders, aligning naturally with lowercase text.
Well suited for extended reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even text color and clear letterforms matter. The oldstyle numerals make it especially fitting for prose, footnotes, and typographic settings that mix numbers into running text. It can also serve branding or packaging that wants a classic, established serif voice without overt decoration.
The tone is traditional and literary, projecting credibility and refinement without feeling ornate. It suggests a familiar, established voice—suited to serious content and long-form reading—while keeping enough softness to feel approachable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, moderated contrast, and bracketed serifs aimed at comfortable readability and a familiar typographic tone across headlines and body copy.
The italic-like flourish on the capital Q tail and the gently modeled lowercase forms add a subtle touch of personality within an otherwise conservative design. At larger sizes the serifs and contrast become more expressive, while at text sizes the face maintains a calm, consistent color.