Serif Normal Legan 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' and 'FF Milo Serif' by FontFont and 'FS Brabo' and 'FS Brabo Paneuropean' by Fontsmith (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, branding, traditional, bookish, confident, robust, formal, classic tone, strong emphasis, readable texture, warm authority, bracketed, sculpted, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy serif with thick, rounded strokes and gently bracketed serifs that read as carved rather than razor-sharp. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, with a soft, inked impression at joins and inner corners; counters stay open despite the heavy color. The design shows modest modulation and a compact rhythm, with prominent ball terminals in the lowercase (notably on f and j) and a double-storey a. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a flowing, slightly calligraphic energy.
Works well for headlines, book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and cover titling where a classic serif voice is desired with extra heft. It can also support short-to-medium editorial passages when strong emphasis and a dense, dark page color are acceptable.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a confident, authoritative presence. Its softened details and rounded terminals temper the heaviness, giving it a warm, familiar voice suited to classic editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with added robustness and softened, ink-friendly details, balancing authority with approachability for editorial and display use.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, with broad, supportive serifs and rounded transitions that keep texture even across words. The bold weight and generous widths create strong emphasis in display sizes, while the open counters help maintain clarity in text blocks.