Serif Normal Lidaf 8 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Old Style' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titles, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, editorial voice, classic refinement, display impact, print elegance, bracketed, sharp serifs, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms feel slightly expanded, with generous internal counters and a steady, upright axis. Serifs tend toward sharp, wedge-like terminals, while curves transition cleanly into stems, giving an overall polished, print-oriented texture. Lowercase forms show a conventional structure with clear joins and a readable rhythm, and the numerals align stylistically with the capitals through similarly sharp terminals and strong contrast.
It suits editorial design, magazine typography, book titles, and brand applications that benefit from a classic serif presence. The high-contrast, sharply finished details make it particularly effective for display sizes, pull quotes, and prominent typographic hierarchy where a refined, traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast add a sense of formality and refinement, while the open proportions keep it from feeling overly delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif voice with heightened contrast and crisp finishing for impact in editorial and display contexts. Its proportions and open counters suggest an aim to balance elegance with practical readability.
In text settings the strong contrast and pointed terminals create a lively sparkle, especially in bold headlines and short blocks. The design’s slightly expanded stance and clear counters help maintain legibility as the texture becomes more dramatic at larger sizes.