Serif Normal Lasa 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, 'PF Adamant Pro' by Parachute, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, longform reading, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, open counters, moderate modulation.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn with open counters and slightly softened joins, while horizontals and diagonals stay crisp and controlled. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a straightforward two-storey a and g, modest ascenders/descenders, and clear punctuation-like detailing such as rounded i/j dots. Numerals include oldstyle figures with varying heights and extenders, reinforcing a text-oriented feel.
It performs best in continuous reading contexts such as books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The design’s moderate contrast and open forms also make it suitable for academic documents and professional communications at typical text sizes.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a familiar, trustworthy voice suited to long-form reading. Its details feel traditional rather than decorative, projecting a scholarly and quietly formal character.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, comfortable spacing, and traditional details that emphasize readability and typographic convention over display personality.
Capitals read with measured width and stable spacing, avoiding extreme narrowness or flourish. Terminals and bowls lean toward rounded, slightly calligraphic finishing (notably in letters like C, S, and a), while the overall construction remains restrained and consistent across the set.