Serif Normal Lemow 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream and 'ITC Charter' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, crisp, bookish.
This serif has strongly bracketed serifs, a firm vertical axis, and a noticeably dark typographic color for its weight. Strokes show clear contrast between thick stems and finer connecting strokes, while counters stay open and round, keeping the texture readable. Proportions are traditional with moderate extenders; capitals are stately and wide-set, and lowercase forms are sturdy with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a pronounced, slightly ear-like “g” detail. Numerals are lining with solid, confident shapes and restrained curves, matching the overall text rhythm.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its strong serifs and consistent rhythm help guide the eye across lines. It also works well for headlines, pull quotes, and formal communication materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The face conveys a classic, editorial tone with a confident, slightly old-world seriousness. Its dense color and crisp detailing feel at home in book and newspaper traditions, projecting authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for continuous reading, combining classical proportions and high-contrast detailing with robust serifs for a steady, confident page color.
The design emphasizes stability over delicacy: serifs are substantial and well-bracketed, joins are clean, and curves resolve with controlled terminals rather than calligraphic flourish. In paragraphs it produces a compact, even rhythm that reads as traditional and institutional.