Serif Normal Linol 15 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, journals, headlines, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, refined, text clarity, editorial tone, classic elegance, traditional voice, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A classical serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a steady upright stance, it shows generous proportions and an open, spacious rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. Serifs are sharp and bracketed, with tapered terminals and clear calligraphic influence in the way strokes swell and thin. The lowercase sits on a comparatively low x-height, with tall ascenders and descenders that add elegance and a slightly old-style texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, journals, and essays where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional communications that benefit from a formal, established tone.
This typeface conveys a composed, literary tone with a distinctly traditional, bookish feel. Its crisp contrast and sculpted serifs add a touch of formality and authority, making it read as refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with an elevated, traditional voice. Its strong contrast and carefully shaped serifs suggest an aim for elegance and typographic presence while maintaining clear word shapes for extended text.
The numerals share the same high-contrast, serifed construction as the letters, helping maintain a consistent tone in text that mixes words and figures. Capitals are stately and broad, giving display lines a confident footprint, while the lowercase maintains a traditional, slightly condensed vertical emphasis through its tall extenders.