Serif Other Livi 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kingcup' by Fridaytype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, authoritative, stylish, make impact, add character, editorial voice, premium tone, classic with twist, bracketed, flared, teardrop terminals, wedge serifs, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced stroke contrast and broad proportions, combining sturdy vertical stems with sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are wedge-like and often bracketed, with frequent flaring into pointed or teardrop terminals that give many joins a chiseled, calligraphic finish. Curves are generous and round, counters feel open, and the overall rhythm is assertive and steady with crisp apexes and diagonals. Numerals and capitals carry strong presence, with distinctive terminal shaping that keeps the design from feeling purely traditional.
This font is best used for display and headline settings where its contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated—magazine titling, cultural posters, book covers, and brand marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or section heads in editorial layouts when given enough size and spacing to keep the fine strokes clear.
The tone is formal and editorial, projecting confidence and drama without becoming ornate. Its sharp terminals and carved details add a slightly theatrical, vintage-leaning sophistication, well suited to statements that should feel premium and intentional.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif authority with a more expressive, carved terminal language, producing a distinctive display voice that reads as both traditional and contemporary. It prioritizes impact and character in larger settings while maintaining recognizable, readable letterforms.
In text, the pronounced contrast and terminal detailing create a lively texture, especially around letters with hooks and swashes (notably in forms like S, g, j, and y). The wide set and strong cap presence make headlines feel expansive, while the tapered hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes.