Serif Other Lykus 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, dramatic, refined, formal, stylish, editorial impact, luxury tone, decorative classic, brand signature, wedge serif, sculpted, calligraphic, sharp, curvy.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered, wedge-like terminals. The design mixes crisp, knife-edge joins with rounded bowls, creating a dynamic rhythm that alternates between smooth curves and pointed cuts. Serifs often read as triangular or beak-like rather than bracketed, and many strokes finish with angled, faceted endings that add a decorative bite. Counters are generally compact and the overall texture is dense and inky, while still maintaining clear, classical letter skeletons.
This face is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine and book display, and brand marks where a refined but distinctive serif can carry personality. It works best at medium to large sizes where the sharp terminals and contrast can be appreciated without the dense texture becoming too heavy.
The overall tone is elegant but assertive, combining a fashion/editorial polish with a slightly theatrical sharpness. Its crisp points and sculptural contrast give it a luxe, attention-seeking presence suited to statement typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through more decorative, faceted terminals, adding visual drama while keeping familiar proportions and readable forms. It aims to deliver premium, editorial impact with a recognizable, slightly unconventional signature in the details.
In text, the font produces a lively, sparkling silhouette because of the repeated angled cuts on curves and terminals. The numerals follow the same sculptural logic, with strong contrast and distinctive tapering that keeps them visually consistent with the letters.