Serif Normal Lukav 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carrara' and 'Marbach' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, traditional, impact, tradition, readability, authority, bracketed, scotch-like, robust, crisp, oldstyle.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, bracketed wedge-like serifs, and a compact, energetic rhythm. The capitals are broad and weighty with strong vertical stress and crisp terminals, while the lowercase shows a moderate x-height, full bowls, and sturdy stems that keep counters clear despite the heavy color. Curves (O, C, G) are generously rounded, and joins are smooth rather than sharply chiseled, giving the face a confident, conventional text-seriffed structure that reads solid at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial layouts where a strong serif presence is needed. It can work for magazine typography, book covers, and promotional print where you want classic gravitas and high-contrast refinement at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial voice. It feels established and trustworthy—more newspaper/bookish than playful—projecting seriousness and emphasis without becoming ornate.
This design appears intended as a conventional, classic serif with extra weight and contrast for impact, aiming to deliver a familiar literary/editorial feel while maintaining clarity and a robust typographic color.
The numerals match the text color and have firm, stable shapes, supporting a consistent typographic texture. In the sample text, the bold presence creates strong paragraph color and clear word shapes, suggesting it will be most comfortable where a decisive, attention-holding serif is desired.