Serif Normal Lafu 15 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor, and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, reports, traditional, scholarly, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, text setting, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, two-storey a, diagonal stress, open counters.
A sturdy serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with rounded joins and smooth, slightly tapered terminals, producing a traditional book-face texture. Proportions read on the generous side with a tall x-height and broad, open counters, aiding clarity in continuous text. The lowercase uses familiar text shapes (including a two-storey “a” and two-storey “g”), while capitals are robust and evenly weighted. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and several descending forms, reinforcing a classic text setting character.
Well-suited to body copy in books, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents, reports, and institutional materials that benefit from a classic, dependable voice.
The overall tone is conventional and literary, suggesting editorial seriousness rather than display personality. Its solid construction and restrained detailing communicate trust, stability, and a mildly academic feel.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes sustained readability and a familiar typographic tone. Its balanced modulation, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures point toward comfortable, bookish setting and consistent performance across paragraphs.
The glyphs maintain consistent serif treatment and weight distribution across cases, yielding a cohesive paragraph color. Curves are full and slightly softened, and the spacing in the sample text supports a steady, readable cadence without looking rigid.