Serif Normal Lekib 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, formal invitations, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, and a steady, traditional rhythm. The letterforms show a pronounced thick–thin modulation with relatively sharp joins, giving stems a sturdy presence while keeping hairlines fine. Proportions feel moderately wide with clear counters and a conventional, text-oriented structure; capitals are dignified and upright, and the lowercase maintains readable forms with a compact, controlled texture in paragraph setting. Numerals follow the same serifed, high-contrast logic, with strong vertical emphasis and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and formal communication materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative presence.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking editorial and literary typography. Its sharp contrast and refined serifs convey authority and tradition, with a composed, slightly stately feel suited to established institutions or print-forward design.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances refinement with legibility, aiming for a timeless print sensibility. Its structured proportions and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on dependable reading performance while providing an elevated, editorial character for titles and emphasis.
In the sample text, the face produces a confident, somewhat dark typographic color at display sizes while retaining crisp detail in the thin strokes. The combination of pronounced serifs and contrast gives headings an elegant bite, but also suggests mindful sizing and spacing for comfortable continuous reading.