Serif Normal Lygu 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, editorial headlines, magazine layouts, branding, packaging, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, editorial, classic text voice, elegant emphasis, premium tone, editorial presence, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, sharp apexes, sculpted curves.
This serif presents strongly sculpted, high-contrast letterforms with thick vertical stems and fine hairlines. Serifs are bracketed with a slightly wedge-like flare, giving terminals a crisp, engraved finish rather than a blocky feel. Curves are full and polished, with noticeable swelling through bowls and joints, while joins stay clean and controlled. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, and the lowercase shows traditional text-face construction with clear differentiation between round and straight strokes and a lively, calligraphic modulation.
This face suits editorial typography where a classic, premium tone is needed—book and section headings, magazine feature titles, and sophisticated brand messaging. It also works well for packaging and identity applications that benefit from a traditional, engraved character, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where its hairlines and serif shaping remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a distinctly bookish, old-style sensibility. Its sharp hairlines and elegant serif shapes lend a refined, serious voice that reads as established and authoritative, while the rounded details keep it from feeling sterile.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literature-oriented serif voice with heightened elegance through strong stroke modulation and carefully shaped bracketed serifs. It aims to balance readability with a refined, display-capable presence, offering a familiar typographic structure with a more dramatic, polished finish.
The design’s contrast and delicate linking strokes become especially prominent in tight or small settings, while larger sizes emphasize its engraved-like detailing and sculptural rhythm. Numerals appear lining with similarly strong contrast and classic proportions, supporting a cohesive, typographic texture across text and display use.