Serif Normal Lubud 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve News' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book design, magazines, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, readability, authority, tradition, headline impact, bracketed, bookish, dark text color, crisp terminals, print-oriented.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The proportions lean classical, with generous capitals, a moderate x-height, and lively curves that create a steady reading rhythm. Terminals are clean and decisive, counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall texture on the page is dark and compact without looking cramped.
Well suited for editorial layouts, magazine headlines, and pull quotes where a classic serif presence is desired. It can also serve in book typography—especially for headings, chapter titles, and short-to-medium passages—where its dark color and clear contrast add structure and hierarchy. It fits branding contexts that call for heritage, credibility, and a conventional, polished tone.
This typeface conveys a confident, editorial tone with a distinctly traditional voice. Its strong contrast and assertive weight feel authoritative and formal, while the rounded joins and bracketed details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast serif voice with enough weight to hold up in prominent settings. It aims for a familiar book-and-newspaper sensibility, balancing strong vertical stress and crisp serifs with smooth, controlled curves for consistent text color.
The figures appear sturdy and traditional, matching the letterforms’ contrast and serif treatment. Overall spacing reads even in the sample text, producing a dense, confident typographic color that favors print-like presentation.