Serif Normal Lebas 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adobe Hebrew', 'Minion', and 'Minion 3' by Adobe; 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont; and 'Athelas Arabic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, stately.
A classic serif with strongly bracketed serifs, a slightly calligraphic modulation, and crisp, tapered terminals. Capitals show traditional proportions with a stately presence, while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm and clear differentiation between stems and bowls. Curves are smooth and round with controlled joins, and several letters feature gently angled or wedge-like finishing strokes that add bite without becoming ornamental. Numerals and punctuation match the text tone, with balanced widths and a composed, bookish texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also works for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural branding that benefits from a traditional, credible tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established publishing conventions. Its sharp, confident finishing strokes and measured contrast give it an authoritative voice suited to serious or informational content.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional text-serif experience with a refined, slightly calligraphic edge—prioritizing readability, established typographic manners, and a confident presence in both paragraphs and larger sizes.
The design reads cleanly at display sizes in the sample text, where the serifs and contrast create a well-defined word shape and a lightly sparkling line texture. Letterforms feel historically informed rather than geometric, with subtle asymmetries and stroke endings that suggest pen-derived construction.