Serif Normal Lekul 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream, 'Century Old Style EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Century Old Style' by Linotype, 'Century Old Style SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Century Old Style Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Century Old Style' by Tilde, and 'Century Old Style' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, institutional, packaging, traditional, literary, authoritative, formal, text workhorse, classic tone, print presence, readability, bracketed, robust, stately, high-ink, compact.
A robust serif with bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Strokes are confident and fairly even in color, with moderate contrast and softly tapered joins that keep the texture smooth at text sizes. Proportions feel compact and sturdy: capitals are broad and stable, lowercase is round and weighty with clear counters, and the numerals are full and prominent. Details like the wedge-like feet, ball-ish terminals in places, and the strong serif presence give the face a firmly classical, print-oriented look.
Well-suited to book interiors and editorial layouts where a firm serif texture is desirable, as well as for chapter titles and headlines that benefit from weight and presence. It can also support institutional communication and packaging that aims for a classic, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, leaning toward literary and institutional rather than decorative. Its heavy, ink-friendly presence reads as serious and dependable, with a slightly old-style warmth that suits long-form reading and established brands.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-centric text serif that prioritizes solidity and legibility while projecting a traditional, established character. Its sturdy proportions and clear serif structure suggest an emphasis on consistent reading rhythm and strong typographic presence across sizes.
In the sample text the face holds a dark, consistent color, with sturdy serifs that remain clear and help guide the line. The italic is not shown; the forms presented are upright with conventional proportions and a deliberate, editorial cadence.