Serif Normal Lyri 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, elegant text, classic authority, editorial polish, literary tone, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals, calligraphic contrast.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, upright stance and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are finely bracketed and generally sharp, with tapered, wedge-like finishing that keeps the color lively without feeling brittle. Curves show a strong vertical stress, and many strokes end in pointed or teardrop-like terminals that add a faint calligraphic edge. Proportions read as traditional, with a moderate x-height and slightly varied widths across letters, supporting a rhythmic, bookish texture in text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a refined, traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and crisp serifs also make it effective for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as invitations or programs where elegance is a priority.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, leaning toward literary and editorial sophistication. Its sharp, tapered details and strong contrast convey formality and a sense of tradition, with just enough flourish to feel elegant rather than purely utilitarian.
Designed to evoke a conventional literary serif with heightened contrast and carefully finished terminals, aiming for an elegant, authoritative reading experience. The balance of disciplined proportions and lively stroke endings suggests an intention to bridge comfortable text setting with tasteful display presence.
Uppercase forms feel stately and well-contained, while the lowercase adds character through distinctive terminals and lively curves. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, keeping a cohesive voice across text and display settings.