Serif Normal Liram 13 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cita Pro' and 'Native Txt' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, magazine text, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, formal, literary, classic, editorial clarity, classical tone, formal display, refined text, high-contrast, bracketed serifs, crisp, refined, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and tapered strokes that create a crisp, engraved-like rhythm. Curves are smooth and moderately condensed in their internal spaces, while verticals stay dominant and clean, giving the face a composed, upright stance. The capitals show strong classical proportions with pointed apexes and neatly finished terminals; the lowercase maintains a steady, traditional construction with compact joins and clear counters. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with rounded forms and fine hairlines that read as polished and text-oriented.
Well suited to book and magazine typography where a traditional, high-contrast serif is desired, especially for editorial layouts and pull quotes. It also works effectively for headlines, cultural branding, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations where sharp detail and a classic voice are an asset.
The overall tone is formal and literary, projecting refinement and authority rather than casualness. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a sense of tradition and ceremony, making it feel suited to established institutions and classic editorial styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable text serif with heightened contrast and carefully finished serifs, balancing classical letterform structure with a more dramatic, polished surface. It aims to provide an authoritative, elegant texture that holds up in both display and text contexts when appropriate sizing is chosen.
At larger sizes the hairlines and serif details become a defining feature, creating a bright, sparkling texture; in smaller settings the same contrast can make spacing and stroke delicacy more noticeable. The sample text shows a strong, even typographic color for a high-contrast design, with distinctive, lively shapes that keep long lines from feeling monotonous.