Serif Other Lipy 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, titles, dramatic, theatrical, vintage, formal, display impact, brand voice, classic drama, decorative serif, bracketed, flared, wedge serifs, ball terminals, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly modeled, wedge-like serifs that often feel carved rather than purely bracketed. Strokes taper sharply into hairlines, with pointed joins and occasional ball or teardrop terminals that add a decorative accent. Proportions are compact and weighty, with tight counters in letters like B, P, and a, and assertive diagonals in V and W. The figures follow the same high-contrast, display-oriented construction, maintaining a consistent, engraved rhythm across the set.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book titles, display typography, and branding moments that benefit from bold contrast and ornamental detail. It can work well on packaging or labels where a premium, vintage-tinged voice is desired, but will generally be strongest in larger sizes rather than long passages of small text.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylized, blending classical serif formality with a slightly eccentric, showy flair. It reads as vintage-leaning and theatrical, suited to statements where personality and contrast are part of the message.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence through high contrast and carved, decorative serif shaping, while maintaining a recognizable serif foundation. The intent seems focused on distinctive display impact—combining classic cues with attention-grabbing terminals and tapered transitions.
At text sizes the heavy stems and narrow internal spaces create a dense color, while the sharp tapers and distinctive terminals remain the primary identifying features. The design’s high contrast and sculpted details are most legible and impactful when given room to breathe in larger settings.