Serif Normal Lidat 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refinement, prestige, classicism, display clarity, bracketed, hairline, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
This serif design is built around sharply tapered hairlines and swelling main strokes, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are bracketed and finely cut, with pointed, slightly triangular terminals that keep edges feeling precise rather than blunt. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and carefully controlled curves; capitals are stately and broad without becoming wide. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate joins and narrow waist points that read cleanly at display sizes.
This font suits editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, and other applications where refined contrast and sharp finishing can be appreciated. It will be especially effective for titles, pull quotes, and cover lines, and can also work for shorter text passages when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, with a distinctly literary, print-forward character. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast suggest sophistication and formality, evoking classic book typography and magazine headlines rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with a polished, contemporary sharpness. It prioritizes elegance and typographic color at larger sizes, aiming for a premium editorial look.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and fine details create a lively rhythm, especially in round letters and diagonals where hairlines become extremely thin. The italic is not shown; all forms presented read as upright romans with a slightly calligraphic stress and crisp, high-end finishing.