Serif Normal Legaz 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book titles, posters, bookish, authoritative, classic, formal, impactful text, classic branding, readable display, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, modulated, robust, open counters.
A robust serif with clearly bracketed serifs, strong stroke modulation, and a dark overall color. The proportions are generously set with broad capitals and roomy lowercase, giving the face a steady, planted rhythm. Curves are smooth and full, with open counters in letters like C, O, and e, while joins and terminals stay crisp and conventional rather than ornate. Numerals are sturdy and readable, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent contrast and serif treatment.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial settings where a strong serif voice is needed. It works effectively for book and magazine typography, title treatments, and posters that benefit from a traditional yet forceful presence.
The tone is traditional and confident, with an editorial gravity that feels suited to serious, established communication. Its weight and contrast add a sense of authority and visibility, while the familiar serif structure keeps it approachable for long-form reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with increased visual impact, combining familiar book typography cues with a heavier, more attention-holding color. It emphasizes legibility and authority through stable proportions, bracketed serifs, and clear modulation.
In text, the bold color and generous spacing help words hold together cleanly at display-to-subhead sizes, while the classic serif detailing preserves a book-like texture. The design avoids quirky details, prioritizing consistency and a stable baseline presence.