Serif Normal Ledah 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fulmar' by CAST and 'Acta Pro' and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, print emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, teardrop terminals, tapered joins.
This is a robust, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. Capitals are sturdy and fairly wide, with smooth, slightly calligraphic transitions into terminals (notably in C, G, S, and the diagonal strokes). The lowercase shows open counters and a traditional rhythm, with a two-storey g and strong vertical stress in rounded forms. Details like teardrop-like terminals and tapered joins add refinement, while the overall color remains dark and solid in text.
It works well for headlines and subheads where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it can also support editorial and book-oriented text when set with comfortable leading. The weight and contrast make it effective for magazine layouts, pull quotes, and premium packaging that benefits from a classic typographic tone.
The font conveys a classic, bookish authority with an editorial polish. Its bold presence feels traditional and dependable, leaning formal and institutional rather than playful. The high contrast and crisp serifs add a sense of craft and seriousness suited to established, print-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, text-serif reading experience with added emphasis and presence. It balances familiar, book-derived proportions with refined high-contrast detailing to create a strong typographic color suitable for editorial hierarchy and formal branding.
Numerals are oldstyle in feel, with varied proportions and noticeable contrast, blending well with the lowercase texture. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y, K) are sharp and confident, and the Q has a prominent tail that reads clearly at display sizes. Spacing in the samples looks generous enough to keep heavy strokes from clogging, supporting legibility in short paragraphs.