Serif Normal Lyso 2 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, formal, literary, authoritative, classic, traditional reading, editorial tone, formal voice, crisp display, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, ball terminals, flared joins, crisp detailing.
This serif displays pronounced thick–thin contrast with crisp, bracketed serifs and sharp inner joins, creating a clean, high-definition texture. Proportions run generously wide with open counters and a steady, upright stance; capitals are broad and stately while lowercase forms stay balanced with a moderate x-height. Several letters show subtly calligraphic modulation and occasional ball or teardrop terminals (notably on forms like r and y), which adds movement without becoming ornamental. Numerals appear traditionally styled, with oldstyle-like variation in height and lively curves that match the letter rhythm.
It fits well in book and magazine typography, particularly for chapter titles, pull quotes, and editorial headlines where clarity and a traditional voice are desired. The wide proportions and sharp contrast also make it suitable for branding, certificates, and formal invitations where a classic serif presence reads as premium and established.
The overall tone is formal and literary, with a confident, established voice suited to institutions and editorial settings. Its contrast and wide spacing feel composed and authoritative rather than casual, giving text a deliberate, considered presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with generous width, combining traditional serif construction with lightly calligraphic terminals to keep the forms lively in both paragraph and display use.
In continuous text, the face produces a strong horizontal rhythm from its wide set and decisive serifs, while the contrast keeps word shapes crisp at display sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests the roman is intended to carry both headings and emphatic, quote-like passages effectively.