Serif Normal Legus 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type, 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype, 'Bogue' by Melvastype, 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Bonobo' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, bookish, readability, authority, editorial tone, classic styling, impact, bracketed, robust, crisp, high-ink, classic.
A robust serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a sturdy, high-ink presence. Strokes are moderately contrasted with thick main stems and comparatively lighter joins, producing a confident, weighty rhythm. The letterforms lean toward broad proportions with generous counters and a stable baseline; terminals are mostly blunt and serifed rather than tapered. Lowercase shows compact, solid shapes with clear joins and a straightforward, workmanlike construction that remains legible at text sizes while feeling emphatic in display.
Works well for headlines and subheads in magazines and newspapers, as well as book covers and jacket typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, trustworthy impression and strong typographic color.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial, bookish gravity. Its bold presence reads confident and institutional—suited to contexts where clarity and seriousness are more important than delicacy or flair.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with added weight for impact—combining familiar text-serif structures with a more forceful presence for titles and emphasis. Its proportions and sturdy serifs aim for clarity, stability, and a classic publishing tone.
Caps have a stately, engraved-book feel with pronounced serifs and balanced internal space. Numerals are full-bodied and prominent, matching the heavy color of the letters and keeping clear differentiation at a glance.