Serif Normal Labo 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry and 'Geller' by Ludka Biniek (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, text readability, print tradition, editorial tone, formal clarity, bracketed, crisp, transitional, refined, bookish.
This serif design shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, with a steady, upright stance. Curves are smooth and slightly open, while vertical stems feel firm and straight, creating a clear rhythm across words. Capitals are proportioned for prominence with generous interior space, and the lowercase maintains a balanced, readable texture with compact, well-defined counters. Numerals follow the same disciplined contrast and serif treatment, matching the text color of the alphabetic set.
It suits long-form reading in books, articles, and academic or institutional materials where a conventional serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and crisp detailing also work well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and typographic layouts that benefit from a refined, print-oriented look.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking the feel of established print typography. Its sharp contrast and structured forms read as confident and serious, lending a formal, editorial voice to headings and text alike.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif with enough contrast and crispness to feel polished in contemporary editorial settings while remaining familiar and readable.
Stroke endings are clean and decisive, and the serif shapes contribute to a stable baseline and tidy word shapes. The text sample shows an even, well-paced color at paragraph sizes with strong emphasis in capitals and punctuation.