Serif Normal Lyvo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carrara Fina' and 'Cattigan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book covers, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, classic readability, editorial voice, formal tone, display elegance, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, traditional.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and sturdy vertical stems, giving it a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are bracketed and triangular-to-wedge-like, with pointed terminals that add bite to the rhythm. Proportions are moderately narrow with tall capitals and slightly condensed lowercase, while counters stay open and clean in text. The italics are not shown; the overall construction reads as upright with a consistent, disciplined stroke modulation across letters and figures.
Works well for editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and formal communications where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve in pull quotes and section openers, and in carefully sized body text where its fine hairlines and sharp terminals remain clear.
The tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional book typography and old-style editorial seriousness. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic edge suited to cultured, formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif voice with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing a dignified text tradition with enough sharpness to perform confidently in display settings.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and pointed details create lively texture at display sizes, while smaller joins and thin strokes look delicate and benefit from adequate size and spacing. Numerals appear lining with traditional contrast, matching the text color and formality of the alphabet.