Serif Normal Lebuw 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream, 'Century Old Style EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Core Serif N' by S-Core, 'Century Old Style SB' and 'Century Old Style SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Century Old Style Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Century Old Style' by Tilde, and 'Century Old Style' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, headlines, editorial, academic, print, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, formal, readability, authority, heritage, bracketed, robust, compact, sturdy, ink-trap free.
This typeface is a robust serif with clearly bracketed, triangular-to-wedge serifs and a steady, vertical stance. Strokes are strongly weighted with moderate modulation, producing solid, dark color and a confident page texture. Counters are relatively compact and terminals are crisp rather than calligraphic, while the curves (notably in C, O, and G) stay smooth and controlled. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a sturdy horizontal bar, and short, strong serifs that keep forms grounded and consistent across text sizes.
It performs well in print-oriented settings where a classic serif voice and strong typographic color are desired, such as book typography, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and academic materials. The weight and sturdy serifs also make it suitable for headings, pull quotes, and institutional communication where clarity and authority are priorities.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness suited to established institutions. Its heavy presence and classic detailing evoke book typography, academic publishing, and heritage branding rather than trendy or playful design.
The design appears intended as a conventional, strongly built serif for text and display use, emphasizing durability, familiarity, and a confident reading texture. Its bracketed serifs and restrained detailing suggest a focus on dependable legibility and an established, traditional tone.
In the sample text, the font maintains a dense, even rhythm with pronounced verticals and firm word shapes. The numerals appear weighty and straightforward, matching the text’s strong typographic color and reinforcing a no-nonsense, conventional voice.