Serif Normal Lysy 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, editorial, formal, literary, classic, refinement, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, display punch, bracketed, calligraphic, high-waisted, crisp, refined.
This serif typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast model with sharp hairlines and fuller stems, giving it a bright, polished page color. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with tapered terminals that suggest a calligraphic influence rather than geometric construction. The capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase has a compact, bookish rhythm with clear counters and a steady baseline presence. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern and feel at home in text, with smooth curves and finely cut joins.
It is well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, especially where a refined texture and strong typographic voice are desired. The high-contrast detailing also makes it effective for display settings such as magazine titles, pull quotes, and elegant brand touchpoints like packaging or invitations.
The overall tone is cultured and editorial, pairing classical refinement with a slightly dramatic contrast that reads as premium and traditional. It feels suited to serious, literary communication—confident and composed rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with heightened refinement: a readable roman built on classical proportions, enhanced by pronounced contrast and carefully shaped terminals for an elevated, editorial finish.
Several glyphs feature subtly sculpted curves and tapered strokes that create lively internal rhythm, especially in round letters and diagonals. The italic is not shown; the roman’s detailing and contrast do most of the expressive work, producing a distinctive sparkle at larger sizes while remaining orderly in paragraphs.