Serif Normal Lerem 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, old-style, authority, readability, editorial tone, classic appeal, bracketed, wedge serifs, compact, robust, bookish.
A sturdy serif with pronounced bracketed wedge serifs and a compact, print-forward build. The strokes are weighty and confident, with moderate modulation and crisp, rectangular terminals that keep counters open despite the dark color. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with a steady baseline and clear, upright rhythm; joins and curves are firm rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals read strongly, and the overall texture forms a dense, even typographic “color” suited to continuous setting at display-to-text crossover sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is needed with extra presence. It can also work for book covers, posters, and pull quotes where a dense, authoritative texture helps text hold its own against imagery or large-format reproduction.
The font projects a classic, bookish seriousness with a slightly institutional tone. Its heavy serifs and compact shapes evoke traditional editorial typography—confident, authoritative, and a bit old-world—without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with added visual weight and a compact, emphatic texture. Its consistent serif treatment and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on dependable legibility and a traditional editorial tone rather than delicate refinement.
The lowercase shows sturdy verticals and compact bowls, giving paragraphs a tight, emphatic texture. Capitals have a carved, inscription-like firmness, while the numerals share the same strong footing and squared detailing for consistent emphasis in headings and pull quotes.