Serif Normal Lukam 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BD Gitalona' by Balibilly Design and 'Nitida Text' and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, traditional, classic revival, readable impact, editorial voice, premium tone, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle, robust, calligraphic.
This serif face shows strong stroke modulation with a sturdy, dark overall color. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with wedge-like entry and exit strokes that give counters a carved, oldstyle feel. Terminals frequently finish in soft teardrops or subtle ball forms, and curves transition into stems with noticeable calligraphic tension. Proportions are generous and open, with rounded bowls and a steady baseline rhythm that remains clear at text sizes despite the weight.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine-style headlines where a classic serif voice is desired. The heavy color and high-contrast detailing also make it effective for branding, packaging, and titling that benefits from a traditional, premium feel.
The tone is traditional and literary, conveying authority and familiarity rather than novelty. Its pronounced contrast and shaped terminals add a slightly dramatic, editorial character while still feeling rooted in established book typography.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text serif with extra weight and contrast, preserving familiar oldstyle structure while adding more impact for headings and prominent typography.
Capital forms read stately and stable, while the lowercase keeps a lively texture through tapered joins and rounded terminals. Numerals are weighty and prominent, suited to display settings where figures need to hold their own in a line of text.