Serif Normal Libak 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, editorial voice, formal tone, print clarity, bracketed, crisp, vertical stress, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The design shows largely vertical stress, smooth curves, and tapered joins, giving letters a polished, slightly calligraphic finish without becoming decorative. Capitals are stately and proportionate with modest stroke flaring; lowercase forms are compact and steady, with round dots and occasional ball terminals. Figures appear text-oriented, including oldstyle-style numerals with ascenders and descenders, contributing to a bookish rhythm in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, journals, and magazine articles where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works for formal headings, pull quotes, and identity systems that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic palette.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and restraint. Its high-contrast modeling and well-defined serifs create a refined, established feel associated with literature, institutions, and print-forward branding.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that balances readability with a refined, print-centric character. Its contrast and traditional detailing suggest an aim to evoke established editorial typography while remaining versatile across sizes.
Spacing reads even and controlled, supporting clear word shapes at text sizes while still looking sharp in display settings. The italic is not shown; the roman carries the full character through contrast, bracketed serifs, and measured proportions.