Serif Normal Lukuy 18 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Orbi' and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, formal, readability, print authority, headline impact, classic tone, bracketed, oldstyle, sturdy, open apertures, generous spacing.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs, firm vertical stress, and a distinctly weighty color on the page. The letters show moderate stroke modulation with thick main stems and controlled tapering into the serifs, yielding a steady, conventional rhythm rather than a calligraphic one. Proportions are slightly expanded with broad bowls and ample internal counters, while the lowercase maintains a familiar, workmanlike structure and clear joins. Numerals and capitals carry the same solid, bookish construction, keeping outlines crisp and evenly inked at display sizes.
This face works well for editorial headlines and subheads where a strong serif presence is desirable, and it can also serve longer passages when you want a darker, more emphatic text color. It suits book and magazine typography, pull quotes, posters, and packaging that benefits from a classic, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, evoking printed books, newspapers, and institutional typography. Its heavy presence feels serious and dependable, with a classic voice suited to authoritative messaging rather than playful or experimental branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with extra heft and slightly roomy proportions, balancing familiar book-type construction with enough weight to anchor titles and emphasis in print-oriented layouts.
Spacing appears generous, helping the dense weight remain legible in continuous text. The forms favor clarity—open counters and straightforward terminals—producing a calm texture that holds up well in blocks of copy as well as short, emphatic headings.