Serif Normal Lulow 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin-Antiqua' by Berthold, 'Dutch 811' and 'News 706' by Bitstream, 'Gazette' and 'Olympian' by Linotype, 'Georgia Pro' by Microsoft, 'CG Times' by Monotype, 'Orbi' by ParaType, 'News 706' by Tilde, and 'Criterion' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, authoritative, literary, formal, classic, readability, print color, traditionality, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, robust, crisp.
A robust text serif with pronounced thick–thin modeling and firmly bracketed serifs. Strokes show crisp, slightly triangular finishing and occasional beak-like terminals, with rounded joins that keep counters open despite the heavy color. The lowercase has a moderate x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, while capitals are broad and steady with strong vertical stress. Curves (C, G, S, O/Q) are smooth and controlled; the Q uses a short, assertive tail, and the figures are sturdy, traditional forms with clear differentiation.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial layouts where a strong serif voice is desired, as well as magazine headings and pull quotes that benefit from bold, traditional presence. It can also support branding that aims for heritage, credibility, or classic craftsmanship.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, evoking printed editorial typography and institutional communication. Its dark, steady texture reads as serious and authoritative, with a literary, bookish refinement rather than a decorative flourish.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, traditional serif feel with a darker, more emphatic typographic color for print-like impact. It balances conventional proportions with slightly assertive terminals and serifs to remain readable while projecting authority.
Spacing in the samples produces a dense, newspaper-like color that suits continuous reading at larger text sizes and headings. Small details—like the ball-like endings on some lowercase terminals and the sharp, wedgey serif tips—add character without breaking the conventional rhythm.