Serif Normal Labu 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Droid Serif' by Ascender (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readable, credible, print-forward, headline emphasis, bracketed, robust, high-shouldered, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
A robust serif with pronounced bracketed serifs, strong vertical stress, and compact, sturdy proportions. Strokes are solid with moderate contrast, producing dense color and a confident rhythm in text. The shapes lean toward traditional book forms: round letters are full and slightly condensed, joins are firm, and terminals often end in ball or teardrop-like details (notably in the lowercase). Numerals and capitals appear weighty and stable, with clear, classical construction and consistent serif treatment.
Well suited to headlines and subheads in editorial layouts, as well as book-cover titling and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice is desired. In longer text it creates a dark, steady page color that can work for short-form reading, introductions, and other prominent text blocks.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking printed editorial and book typography. Its heavy presence reads serious and established, suited to communication that needs gravitas more than lightness or play.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif with extra weight and presence, emphasizing readability and authority while adding character through bracketed serifs and rounded terminal details.
At display sizes the sculpted serifs and rounded terminals become a defining feature, while in paragraphs the font maintains an even texture and strong baseline alignment. The bold-ish density suggests it will hold up well against busy backgrounds or when paired with minimal, modern companions.