Serif Normal Lekew 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Loretta' by Nova Type Foundry, 'Antonia' by Typejockeys, and 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, text clarity, classic voice, editorial tone, print tradition, formal presence, bracketed, tapered, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that create a carved, slightly calligraphic impression. The capitals are broad and steady with rounded bowls and strong vertical stress, while the lowercase shows traditional proportions and a moderate x-height with clear ascenders and descenders. Terminals are sharply finished and often tapered, giving a clean rhythm in text; counters stay open and well-defined even in tighter forms. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing straight stems with rounded bowls for a cohesive, bookish texture.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs strongly for chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal headlines. Its authoritative tone makes it a natural fit for academic materials, institutions, and brand systems that want a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, leaning toward traditional printing and book typography. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details convey formality and authority, while the bracketed serifs add a refined, crafted feel rather than a purely mechanical one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped, bracketed serifs to deliver both readability and a refined, print-like character. It aims to provide a familiar, trustworthy typographic voice while retaining enough sharp detailing to feel crisp in display sizes.
In paragraph settings the face builds a dark, confident color, with contrast and tapered serifs contributing to a lively texture. The letterforms feel conventional and readable, but with enough sharpness at joins and terminals to give headlines a polished, traditional presence.