Serif Normal Lyra 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, body text, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, print elegance, text versatility, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and confident, darker main strokes that create a crisp black–white rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, giving the letterforms a sculpted, print-like finish rather than chunky slabs. Proportions feel traditional and bookish, with moderate x-height, open counters, and clear vertical stress; curves transition smoothly into stems, and terminals show subtle flare and precision. Numerals follow the same contrast and formality, with elegant curves and fine connecting strokes that read well at display and text sizes.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles, where the contrast and finely finished serifs provide a premium, print-forward look.
The tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial polish that suggests established publishing and traditional craft. Its crisp contrast and refined detailing lean toward a composed, formal voice rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully finished serifs, aiming to balance readability with a refined, editorial character. Its consistent stress, disciplined proportions, and clean detailing suggest a focus on versatile publishing use across text and display sizes.
In setting, the face maintains an even, dignified color despite its strong contrast, and the spacing feels designed for continuous reading. The capitals have a slightly monumental presence, while the lowercase keeps a steady, conventional rhythm suited to paragraph work.