Serif Normal Lame 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, print body, academic, reports, literary, classic, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial utility, formality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, texty, calligraphic stress, open counters.
This serif typeface shows a traditional text-face construction with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady vertical rhythm. The capitals are broad and evenly proportioned, with crisp, flattened serifs and confident terminals. Lowercase forms are compact but readable, with open apertures and a two-storey “g”; the “a” is two-storey with a clear ear, and the “e” has a firm horizontal bar. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with descenders), reinforcing a bookish, classical texture in running text.
It is well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and journal or magazine editorial layouts, where its steady texture and open counters support comfortable scanning. The design also fits formal communications like reports, programs, and institutional materials that benefit from a familiar, established serif voice.
The overall tone is conventional and literary, conveying seriousness and trust through familiar serif detailing. It reads as composed and slightly traditional, suitable for contexts where clarity and authority matter more than novelty.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a conventional, time-tested typographic feel. Its oldstyle numerals and restrained contrast suggest an emphasis on comfortable composition for continuous reading rather than display novelty.
In text, the spacing and word color stay even, with punctuation and dots rendered solidly and without excessive delicacy. The italic is not shown, and the displayed style maintains a consistent roman, print-oriented character.