Serif Normal Lulub 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream, 'Century Old Style' by Linotype, 'Century Old Style SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print-oriented voice, bracketed, crisp, balanced, oldstyle-leaning, robust.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation that reads as firm and well-structured. Uppercase forms are broad and steady with crisp terminals, while the lowercase shows a moderately rounded, oldstyle-leaning skeleton with a two-storey “a” and a compact, readable rhythm. Curves and joins are smoothly bracketed rather than sharp, giving counters a calm, open feel. Numerals appear sturdy and traditional, with strong vertical stress and confident weight distribution.
Well suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice supports sustained legibility. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section heads in magazines or reports when a traditional, authoritative tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and familiarity in the way of established book and newspaper faces. It feels serious and dependable, with enough contrast to look refined without becoming delicate. The texture on the page is even and composed, suggesting readability and restraint rather than display eccentricity.
The design appears intended as a practical, conventional text serif: recognizable forms, consistent serif logic, and a controlled contrast pattern aimed at producing a steady, readable texture across paragraphs while remaining strong enough for headings.
Serifs are consistently shaped and well integrated into stems, producing a cohesive line rhythm in running text. The capitals have a slightly monumental presence, while the lowercase carries the primary readability, making the face adaptable across headings and text sizes.