Serif Normal Lukob 15 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Serif' by FontFont, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, institutional, authoritative, classic, formal, scholarly, readability, authority, classic tone, print emphasis, editorial impact, bracketed, transitional, bookish, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that read clearly at display and text sizes. The overall construction feels traditional and disciplined, with relatively wide capitals, compact lowercase, and a steady rhythm across words. Terminals are crisp and slightly tapered, counters are generously open for a bold cut, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) show a controlled, slightly calligraphic modulation. Numerals appear lining and firm, with old-style influence in their varied silhouettes and strong vertical stress.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes, as well as book-cover titling and robust text settings that need a strong, traditional serif voice. It also fits institutional and brand applications where a classic, authoritative tone is desired.
The tone is serious and cultivated, projecting authority and trust in a way associated with print publishing and institutional communication. Its bold presence gives it a confident, headline-ready voice while retaining a classical, bookish demeanor.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-minded serif that emphasizes clarity, tradition, and emphasis through strong weight and crisp contrast. Its proportions and bracketed detailing aim to deliver a confident reading texture and a dependable, formal character across both capitals and lowercase.
The lowercase shows a traditional two-storey a and g, with compact joins and clear differentiation between similar shapes (i/l/1 and O/0 remain distinct in this sample). The ampersand and punctuation in the text sample sit comfortably within the same robust, editorial texture, supporting dense setting without looking brittle.