Serif Normal Lebah 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Bengali', 'Linotype Devanagari', 'Linotype Gujarati', and 'Plantin' by Monotype and 'Timeless' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, refinement, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad caps and open counters, giving the face an airy, readable texture at display and text sizes. Curves are smooth and carefully tapered, terminals feel subtly calligraphic rather than geometric, and the rhythm is steady with clear vertical stress. Numerals and capitals share a dignified, old-style presence, with crisp joins and confident serifs that keep lines of text visually anchored.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, and equally effective for magazine typography and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. Its broad proportions and clear contrast also make it a strong option for headlines, pull quotes, and brand or institutional materials that benefit from a formal, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness suited to literature and institutional communication. It reads as cultured and composed—more traditional than trendy—while the high-contrast strokes add a touch of elegance and formality.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif that balances tradition with crisp contrast, aiming for a dependable text face that can also scale confidently into display use. Its proportions and steady rhythm suggest a focus on clarity and a composed, literary character.
The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity and a consistent baseline presence, with punctuation and dots rendered as clean, round marks that remain visible at size. The design’s tapered strokes and bracketed serifs help maintain a refined texture without feeling brittle.