Serif Normal Lilif 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, refined, classic, formal, text serif, classic tone, editorial polish, luxury feel, high-contrast, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines, fuller verticals, and clean, bracketed serifs that read as crisp rather than heavy. Curves are smoothly modeled with a slightly calligraphic stress, and terminals tend to finish in fine points or small wedges, giving counters a polished, sculptural feel. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with a steady rhythm in lowercase and clear differentiation between round and straight forms; the numerals follow the same refined contrast and elegant curves.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic, high-contrast serif is expected. It also performs effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and display settings where its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs can provide elegant emphasis.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a quiet sense of luxury and authority. Its sharp hairlines and formal serif detailing lend an editorial, bookish character that feels suited to established institutions and classic publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-focused serif that balances readability with an elevated, high-contrast aesthetic. It aims to deliver a classic typographic voice while adding visual sophistication through finely drawn hairlines and carefully bracketed serifs.
In larger sizes the thin strokes and pointed terminals become a defining feature, producing a sophisticated sparkle in headlines. The design maintains a composed, upright posture and consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive page color in continuous reading.