Serif Other Livu 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, magazine titles, branding, editorial, dramatic, classic, formal, literary, display impact, classic revival, editorial voice, decorative sharpness, bracketed, wedge serif, flared, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs read as wedge-like and lightly bracketed, with many strokes ending in pointed, chiseled cuts that create a faceted look. Curves are compact and somewhat angular in their transitions, giving counters a tight, sculpted feel, while capitals carry a stately, vertical posture. Numerals and lowercase share the same energetic contrast and sharp finishing, producing a strong, rhythmic texture in text despite the decorative edge detail.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and other display settings where the dramatic contrast and pointed serif details can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial features or pull quotes, and it’s especially effective for book covers, cultural posters, and branding that wants a classic-but-dramatic serif voice.
The overall tone is assertive and theatrical, blending classical bookish authority with a slightly baroque, engraved flavor. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add tension and elegance, making it feel ceremonial and attention-commanding rather than casual.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical high-contrast serif by sharpening terminals and emphasizing wedge-like finishing, creating a distinctive display texture while retaining familiar serif proportions. It prioritizes visual impact and characterful silhouettes over neutral, low-friction running text.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight interior spaces can make long passages feel dark, while the distinctive wedge terminals help maintain character at display sizes. The design’s personality comes through most in diagonals and curved joins, where the faceted cuts create a lively sparkle across words.