Serif Normal Lyho 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, invitations, classic, dramatic, refined, stately, editorial authority, display elegance, classic tone, refined emphasis, bracketed, hairline, ball terminals, tapered, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and robust vertical stems. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with pointed, wedge-like terminals on several capitals and more rounded, ball-like terminals appearing in parts of the lowercase (notably on forms like a, f, and y). Curves are smooth and generously bowed (C, G, S), while joins and apexes (A, V, W, M) read sharp and controlled. The overall rhythm is elegant but weighty in the stems, giving letters a sculpted, high-contrast texture in text and a strong silhouette in display sizes.
This font is well suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, book or album covers, and high-end branding where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for short passages and pull quotes where the high-contrast detailing and strong verticals remain clear at comfortable reading sizes.
The tone is formal and editorial, combining traditional bookish authority with a touch of fashion-like drama. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted terminals suggest sophistication and ceremony, while the heavier stems keep it confident and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with heightened contrast and carefully shaped terminals, balancing readability with a more dramatic, display-ready presence. It aims to feel traditional and credible while providing enough stylistic flair to stand out in titles and prominent typography.
The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy feel with distinctive, slightly calligraphic shaping and occasional ball terminals that add personality without becoming decorative. Numerals appear similarly high-contrast and styled to match the text face, with curving forms and clear, classic proportions.