Serif Other Lyriv 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, classic, bookish, dramatic, heritage, stately, heritage feel, display impact, distinctiveness, editorial tone, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, flared, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, bracketed serifs, and rounded, ink-trap-like interior shaping that gives counters a soft, pinched feel. Strokes end in bulbous or teardrop terminals in several letters, while verticals stay dominant and steady, producing a confident rhythm. Uppercase forms are relatively narrow with strong weight concentration, and lowercase features compact joins and generous curves (notably in a, g, e, and s), yielding a dense, textured color in words. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with tapered curves and distinctive terminal finishes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and display settings where the high contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or book-cover titling, especially in cultural, historical, or boutique contexts; for long passages, it will feel dense and stylistically assertive.
The overall tone is traditional and emphatic, with a slightly ornamental, old-style personality. Its contrast and sculpted detailing create a sense of gravitas and theatricality, suggesting a historical or literary flavor rather than a purely utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction with extra sculpting and ornamental terminal treatment, producing a recognizable, authoritative voice for display and premium editorial typography.
In continuous text, the font creates a dark, lively texture with noticeable inner shaping and prominent terminals that can read as decorative at larger sizes. The interplay of crisp verticals and rounded terminals gives it a distinctive, engraved-like presence without becoming a slab.