Serif Normal Lelof 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, classic voice, editorial polish, strong headlines, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, sculpted.
This serif face shows a pronounced thick–thin stroke contrast with sharply defined, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. The capitals feel sturdy and slightly expansive, with clean vertical stress and clear, open counters (notably in C, G, and O). Lowercase forms have a traditional, bookish construction, including a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and crisp entry/exit strokes that read as subtly calligraphic rather than mechanical. Figures appear lining and proportionally integrated with the caps, with angled cuts and sharp joins that keep the texture lively at display sizes while remaining coherent in text.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it scales well into headlines and subheads thanks to its crisp contrast and well-defined serifs. It can also support brand identities or packaging that benefit from a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is classic and composed, conveying a sense of tradition and authority. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast modeling add a refined, editorial elegance that feels at home in literary and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with enough sharpness and proportion to also perform in display settings. Its modeling suggests an aim for refined readability paired with an unmistakably classic, editorial character.
The rhythm is relatively open for a text serif, with sturdy stems and decisive serifs creating strong word shapes. The sharp, slightly faceted terminals give headings extra snap and definition, especially in capitals and numerals.