Serif Normal Lati 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, reports, traditional, bookish, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, classic text, editorial tone, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, ball terminals, open counters, text oriented.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, text-forward rhythm. The uppercase has restrained proportions with crisp horizontals and slightly tapered joins, while the lowercase shows sturdy, readable forms with open apertures and a gently calligraphic feel. Terminals are clean and often slightly rounded, with occasional ball-like details (notably in the lowercase). Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, essays, reports, and other long-form reading where conventional serif structure supports comfort and continuity. It can also serve for formal headings and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative voice is desired, especially where oldstyle figures complement the surrounding text.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting printed literature and established institutions. Its measured contrast and familiar letterforms communicate clarity and seriousness without feeling overly ornate. The oldstyle numerals and subtle terminal shaping add a quiet, humanist warmth.
This design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for continuous text, balancing moderate contrast with robust, familiar shapes. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals and gently rounded terminals suggests a focus on typographic tradition and comfortable reading rather than display-driven novelty.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at large sizes with a consistent color and predictable spacing, and the italics are not shown. The combination of rounded bowls, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures reinforces a classic book typography character.