Serif Normal Lidat 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, magazines, branding, elegant, classic, refined, dramatic, refinement, tradition, editorial voice, luxury tone, display emphasis, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, high-contrast.
This is a high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are delicate and bracketed, with a traditional, calligraphic influence and predominantly vertical stress in rounded forms. The proportions feel classical and slightly condensed in capitals, while lowercase shapes maintain a steady rhythm and a clear, readable x-height. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are sharp rather than blunt, and the overall texture on a line of text is light and sparkling due to the thin connecting strokes.
It suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book jackets, and opinion pages, where high contrast can contribute to an elevated voice. It also performs well in headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic, premium feel and sharp typographic detail.
The font conveys a polished, literary tone with an upscale, editorial character. Its sharp contrasts and fine details add drama and sophistication, suggesting formality and restraint rather than friendliness or casualness.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with heightened contrast and refined finishing, balancing traditional letterform structure with a more dramatic, display-leaning sparkle. Its aim is to provide a timeless, authoritative base while adding elegance through hairline serifs and controlled, calligraphic modulation.
In larger sizes the hairlines and tapered joins read as crisp and luxurious, while in dense settings the contrast produces a bright, high-fashion texture. Numerals follow the same refined, old-style-influenced detailing with pronounced thick–thin shifts and delicate serifs, keeping the overall color consistent across mixed content.