Serif Normal Lumul 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type and 'Felice' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, certificates, authoritative, literary, traditional, formal, print tradition, readability, authority, classic tone, strong presence, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked, robust, high-ink.
A robust serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a dark overall color. Strokes show moderate contrast with confident verticals and smoothly weighted curves, giving a steady, bookish rhythm. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with rounded counters and noticeable ball terminals on several lowercase forms (notably in e and c), plus occasional beak-like terminals on letters such as f. Numerals are similarly weighty and old-style in spirit, with distinct shapes and strong baseline presence that match the text weight.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book work, and institutional or formal materials where a traditional serif voice is desired. The weight and strong serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic, authoritative feel.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking classic print typography and editorial settings. Its heavy, steady texture reads as serious and dependable, with a subtly warm, humanist touch from the rounded terminals and generous curves.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra heft and clarity, balancing classic proportions with robust details for strong presence in print-like layouts. It prioritizes a stable rhythm and familiar forms over stylistic experimentation, aiming for dependable typography across text and display use.
In longer text, the font produces a dense, even paragraph color with clear word shapes and a slightly emphatic presence. The combination of sturdy serifs and rounded terminals helps keep forms recognizable at display sizes while retaining a conventional text-serif character.