Serif Normal Jeba 18 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikaway' by Berthold and 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, classic elegance, editorial clarity, timeless tone, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, vertical stress, bookish.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, tapered serifs. Stems are sturdy and largely vertical, while round letters show a controlled, near-vertical stress and smoothly drawn bowls. The design keeps counters fairly open and proportions slightly expansive, giving capitals a dignified presence and lowercase a steady reading rhythm. Terminals are clean and intentional, with subtle calligraphic shaping visible in letters like a, g, and y, and numerals that feel text-oriented rather than purely geometric.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs effectively for pull quotes, section heads, and refined branding applications that benefit from sharp contrast and traditional forms.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking the texture of established book and editorial typography. Its high-contrast detailing and confident capitals lend an authoritative, somewhat ceremonial voice, while the lowercase remains restrained and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, print-centric character—balancing strong contrast and elegant detailing with a stable, readable structure for extended passages.
In the sample text, the font holds a consistent vertical rhythm with clear word shapes and distinct letterforms. The punctuation and numerals match the serif language closely, maintaining a cohesive texture in continuous reading.