Serif Normal Lebah 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont and 'Halesworth' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literary branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal messaging, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic stress, crisp, stately.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that give the strokes a chiseled, print-oriented finish. Capitals are broad and steady with crisp hairline connections and slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase shows a traditional, moderately open structure with clear joins and compact counters. The overall rhythm is even and text-forward, with strong verticals, elegant curves, and a balanced set width that reads comfortably at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and titling where its crisp serifs and contrast can add sophistication and hierarchy.
The font conveys a formal, editorial tone—confident and traditional rather than playful. Its sharp serifs and high contrast lend a sense of authority and refinement, suggesting bookish, established, and slightly old-world voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif with a polished, print-classic character—aimed at delivering clear readability with an elevated, editorial finish.
Figures appear traditional and readable, with clear differentiation between similar forms, and the punctuation/spacing in the sample text supports dense setting without feeling cramped. The design’s contrast and tapered details become more prominent as sizes increase, making it especially striking in headlines while remaining orderly in paragraphs.