Serif Normal Lidus 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, refined, literary, traditional text, editorial polish, elegant contrast, literary tone, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and confidently weighted stems, showing a clear vertical stress and a measured, bookish rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and neatly finished, with crisp, tapered terminals that keep counters open despite the strong contrast. Uppercase proportions are traditional and steady, while the lowercase shows an oldstyle flavor with a two-storey “g” and a slightly calligraphic modulation through curves and joins. Numerals appear oldstyle and variable in width, mixing ascenders and descenders for a lively text texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also performs strongly for display uses like magazine heads, pull quotes, and formal collateral. The oldstyle numerals and lively contrast make it especially appropriate for literature, arts coverage, and refined printed materials.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting formality without feeling cold. Its contrast and precise detailing give it a refined, literary presence suited to traditional publishing and cultured brand voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, book-oriented serif voice with elevated contrast and careful finishing, balancing readability with a distinctly elegant page color. Its details suggest an aim toward traditional typography and polished editorial composition rather than utilitarian UI use.
In text, the font forms an elegant vertical cadence, with thin horizontals and strong stems creating a pronounced light–dark pattern. Curved letters like C, O, and S carry smooth, controlled transitions into hairline terminals, and the ampersand follows the same high-contrast, traditional styling.