Serif Normal Ligay 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, headlines, branding, editorial, classic, refined, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, premium feel, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and weighty vertical stems, showing clear thick–thin modulation and a crisp, print-like finish. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with a slightly calligraphic stress that reads as traditional rather than geometric. Capitals are broad and stately with confident spacing, while the lowercase features compact bowls and narrow joins that keep the texture lively. Overall rhythm is balanced and consistent, with precise terminals and carefully shaped counters that hold up in text and at display sizes.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and magazines, where its contrast and bracketed serifs create a familiar, comfortable page texture. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and premium branding that benefits from a traditional, refined voice.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—polished and authoritative, with a hint of old-style warmth beneath the sharp contrast. It feels suited to established institutions and literary contexts, projecting confidence without looking ornate or theatrical.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with elevated contrast and crisp detailing. It aims to provide a trustworthy, literary palette for editorial typography while offering enough character for display moments.
The numeral set follows the same contrast and serif logic, producing a formal, text-friendly look with strong vertical emphasis. Distinctive shapes in letters like Q, R, and g add character while staying within a conventional book-serif framework.