Serif Normal Lirag 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carat', 'Carrara Fina', 'Cattigan', 'Civita', 'Contane Text', 'Empira', 'Mangan', 'Quant', and 'Quant Text' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, formal, literary, classic, refined, readability, prestige, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and prominent bracketed serifs, giving the letterforms a sculpted, engraved feel. The capitals are stately and wide-set with sharp, tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with a two-storey a and g, compact joins, and delicate connecting strokes that thin dramatically at curves and entry/exit points. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern with sturdy verticals and fine cross-strokes, reading clearly at text sizes while retaining an elegant, dressy finish.
Well suited to book typography, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and dignified headlines where its contrast and sharp serifs can shine. It also fits refined brand identities and packaging that want a traditional, premium impression, especially when set with generous tracking and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, projecting authority and polish rather than friendliness. Its strong vertical emphasis and gleaming hairlines create a confident, editorial voice that feels suited to heritage, academia, and upscale branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing readability with an elegant, prestige-driven look for publishing and formal communication.
Stroke contrast is most pronounced in round letters and diagonals, where thick stems meet very fine transitions, so spacing and line height benefit from a little breathing room. The italic is not shown; the displayed style reads as a roman with sharply defined serifs and a restrained, conventional texture.