Serif Normal Lerar 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Thermal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, traditional, stately, formal, impact, readability, credibility, tradition, clarity, bracketed, robust, solid, high legibility, classic.
This is a robust serif with substantial weight and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with confident, sculpted curves and crisp terminals, producing a steady, traditional rhythm. Capitals are broad and stable with strong horizontals, while the lowercase has compact bowls and sturdy stems; counters remain open enough to stay readable at large text sizes. Figures are similarly heavy and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ overall density and presence.
It performs well in headlines and editorial display where a strong serif voice is desirable, and it can anchor posters or book covers that need a classic, emphatic look. It’s also a good candidate for branding and mastheads when a traditional, established impression is needed.
The tone is authoritative and institutional, leaning classic and editorial rather than decorative. Its heavy color on the page conveys seriousness and confidence, suitable for messaging that needs weight and credibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with added weight for impact, preserving familiar proportions and readable counters while emphasizing sturdiness and presence in larger sizes.
Spacing appears generous enough to prevent the bold texture from clogging, and the serif treatment stays consistent across the alphabet, helping maintain an even typographic color in paragraph settings. The overall silhouette favors solidity over delicacy, with a conservative, bookish character.