Serif Normal Legez 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'Nena Serif' by DuoType, 'ITC Charter' by ITC, 'Amariya' by Monotype, 'Felice' by Nootype, and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, formal, literary, authoritative, classic, readability, tradition, authority, print-like, editorial voice, bracketed, crisp, stately, calligraphic, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly traditional construction. Vertical stems read strong and straight while hairlines are fine and clean, giving the page a sharp, engraved-like rhythm. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, generous counters, and clear differentiation between rounds and straights; the overall color is steady and text-like rather than display-experimental. Details such as tapered terminals, pointed joins on diagonals, and a slightly sculpted stress contribute to a refined, classical texture across both capitals and lowercase.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The crisp contrast and stately capitals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and section openers in magazines, reports, and academic or institutional materials.
The tone is formal and literary, with a confident, editorial voice. It suggests tradition and authority—well suited to contexts that want to feel established, considered, and typographically “correct,” rather than casual or playful.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, readable text serif that leans on classical proportions and strong contrast to deliver clarity and authority. Its detailing aims to provide a refined print-like texture and a familiar, trustworthy voice across both running text and larger typographic settings.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and pronounced serifs create a lively line-to-line sparkle, especially at larger sizes. Numerals appear old-style in feel with noticeable modulation and curved forms, aligning with the text-serif character rather than a strictly utilitarian, tabular look.