Serif Normal Limek 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text setting, classic revival, print elegance, editorial clarity, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and a relatively vertical stress. Curves are smooth and generous, while terminals often finish in sharp, slightly tapered wedges, giving strokes a cut-from-metal clarity. Proportions feel traditional and steady, with well-defined counters and a measured rhythm that stays consistent from capitals to lowercase and figures. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a strong roman voice with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I, J, and l) through serifing and stroke endings.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where the high contrast and crisp serifs can deliver an established, literary voice. It also performs well for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and premium branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and institutional print design. High contrast and sharp finishing details add a sense of refinement and authority without drifting into ornamental display territory.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and sharpened detailing, aiming to balance readability with a polished, print-forward character. Its consistent modulation and disciplined serif structure suggest an emphasis on refined typography for editorial and literary contexts.
Capitals are stately with wide, open forms and confident diagonals (notably in N, V, W, X), while round letters like O and Q show a controlled, traditional construction with a distinctive tail on Q. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and small finishing strokes that keep them aligned with text use rather than purely tabular utility.