Serif Normal Ligar 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with sharply defined hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing a disciplined, upright structure and generous set width. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, giving terminals a crisp, engraved finish without feeling slab-like. Counters are open and clean, with smooth, slightly calligraphic transitions in curved joins; curves on C/G/S and the bowls of a/b/d/e read polished and controlled. Capitals feel formal and spacious, while the lowercase maintains steady rhythm and clear differentiation, aided by prominent ascenders and carefully shaped joins.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also performs strongly for headlines and display settings that can capitalize on the sharp contrast. It can support brand systems that need a traditional, premium tone, particularly in print-led applications such as reports, programs, and packaging.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly editorial seriousness. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing details convey refinement and authority, suggesting a classic literary or institutional voice rather than a casual one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with elevated contrast and carefully finished details, aiming for a classic publishing look that can shift comfortably between text and display roles.
The numerals are robust and highly legible in text, with strong contrast and clear silhouettes; the ‘1’ is straightforward and the ‘8’ is compact and well-balanced. In the sample text, spacing appears comfortable and even, supporting long lines while keeping the texture crisp and slightly dramatic due to the contrast.