Serif Normal Lidam 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, literary branding, formal, literary, refined, classic, text readability, classic tone, editorial voice, authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, stately.
A sharply modeled serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, bracketed serifs. The forms show a traditional, bookish construction with relatively narrow internal counters and a measured rhythm, giving text a slightly compact, deliberate feel. Terminals are crisp and controlled, with a tapered, calligraphic influence visible in the joins and stroke endings; the capitals read particularly dignified, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable texture. Numerals match the text color closely, with clear contrast and sturdy verticals.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it scales effectively into display sizes for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles. It also fits refined branding applications—such as cultural institutions, publishers, and premium goods—where a traditional, authoritative serif voice helps set tone.
The overall tone is formal and cultivated, suggesting established publishing and institutional uses rather than casual or playful settings. Its high-contrast stroke pattern and sculpted serifs project refinement and authority, lending a classic, literary voice to headings and paragraphs alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, publication-oriented serif with strong contrast and disciplined detailing, balancing readability with a distinctly polished, upscale character. It prioritizes a classic typographic rhythm and dignified capital forms to support both text and editorial display work.
In running text the font creates a dark, confident typographic color, with the contrast and relatively tight apertures adding a traditional, slightly dramatic presence. The rounded letters (like O and Q) feel generous and smooth, while diagonals and wedges in letters like V, W, and Y add a crisp, engraved-like bite.