Serif Normal Lyri 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, text setting, classic tone, editorial polish, typographic tradition, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and weighty verticals, showing a traditional, book-oriented construction. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with tapered terminals that suggest a subtle calligraphic influence rather than rigid geometry. Round forms (C, O, Q) are generously open, while diagonals (V, W, Y) are sharp and clean, creating a lively rhythm across capitals. Lowercase features a two-storey a and g, compact counters, and a pronounced, ball-like terminal on j that adds a distinctive punctuation-like detail. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and thin connections that feel designed to sit comfortably in running text.
Well suited to long-form reading environments such as books and magazine articles where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast also makes it effective for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral such as programs or invitations when set with comfortable sizes and spacing.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, communicating seriousness and polish without feeling overly ornate. Its contrast and tapered details give it a refined, slightly dramatic presence that reads as literary and establishment-minded.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped terminals, aiming to balance readability with a refined, authoritative character for editorial and literary typography.
In the text sample, the narrow hairlines and sharp joins give a crisp printed look, and the letterforms maintain a consistent, measured cadence across mixed case. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same high-contrast, sculpted approach, reinforcing a cohesive, traditional texture.