Serif Normal Lirij 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JT Douro Serif' by JAM Type Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, magazine, branding, formal, classic, authoritative, traditional, readability, authority, heritage, impact, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a decidedly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and fairly substantial, with a mix of wedge-like and beaked forms that give the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. Counters are compact and the joins are firm, creating a dark, steady texture in text. The lowercase shows a conventional structure with a two-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and rounded forms that end in small ball terminals on letters like “a” and “j,” while capitals are broad and stately with strong horizontal serifs and confident diagonals.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, and book titling where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, traditional tone, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and serif shaping read clearly.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, leaning toward bookish, editorial communication rather than casual or playful use. Its strong contrast and sturdy serifs suggest a refined, classical voice that reads as formal and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, trustworthy serif texture with heightened contrast and strong serifs for impact, balancing traditional letterforms with a darker, more emphatic presence for contemporary editorial and display settings.
The rhythm is dense and emphatic, with prominent serifs and sturdy stems producing high presence at display sizes and a decidedly ink-heavy color in longer passages. Numerals are weighty and traditional, matching the capitals in proportion and gravity.