Serif Other Lyrim 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine, packaging, classic, bookish, dramatic, formal, classic revival, display impact, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A bold, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes show a clear thick–thin modulation with tapered joins and occasional ball-like terminals, producing a lively, slightly irregular rhythm despite overall consistency. Counters are generous and rounded, with smooth curves in letters like C, G, O, and Q; the Q features a distinctive sweeping tail. Lowercase forms lean traditional with a two-storey g, a compact e with a strong horizontal, and robust verticals, while figures appear oldstyle in feel with varying widths and pronounced curves.
Well suited to headlines, editorial typography, and book or magazine applications where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and branding that aims for a traditional or literary tone, especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and terminal details are most legible.
The font reads as literary and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic flavor that suggests tradition and authority. Its pronounced contrast and sculpted serifs add a touch of elegance and ceremony, making text feel deliberate and composed rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to blend classic oldstyle readability with heightened contrast and decorative terminal cues, creating a serif that feels both traditional and attention-getting. Its proportions and bracketed serifs suggest a goal of producing a sturdy, authoritative texture with refined, calligraphic nuance.
The texture in paragraph settings is dark and assertive, with noticeable vertical emphasis and energetic curves that keep large blocks from feeling rigid. The design’s distinctive terminals and the expressive Q and g add character that stands out in display sizes while still remaining coherent in longer text.