Serif Normal Lires 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ang Thong BT', 'Dutch 801', 'Dutch 801 WGL', and 'Frank Ruehl BT' by Bitstream; 'Geller' by Ludka Biniek; and 'CG Times' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, formal invitations, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, classic readability, editorial authority, print refinement, display emphasis, bracketed serifs, crisp serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, compact forms.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a mostly vertical axis. Stems are sturdy while hairlines are fine, giving letters a sharp, engraved-like edge in the joins and terminals. Capitals are proportioned for display with confident, slightly condensed shapes, and the lowercase shows compact counters and a traditional two-storey “a” and “g”. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, with clear differentiation and strong thick–thin modulation.
It performs especially well in headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its contrast and sharp serif details can be appreciated. It is also a strong candidate for editorial branding, book covers, and formal printed materials that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly editorial voice. Its sharp contrast and refined serif detailing convey seriousness and authority, evoking book typography and established print conventions rather than casual or experimental styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif suitable for traditional reading and editorial settings, emphasizing crisp refinement and a confident typographic presence in display and short-form text.
In the sample text, the font produces a dark, even typographic color at large sizes, with punctuation and the ampersand matching the same crisp, classical drawing. Curved letters like C, G, and S show pronounced tapering into fine terminals, reinforcing the refined, print-oriented character.