Serif Other Livi 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, dramatic, luxury, classic, stately, display impact, editorial voice, premium tone, classic revival, bracketed, wedge serif, ball terminals, sharp joins, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, sharp triangular entry/exit cuts, and bracketed wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a lively, calligraphic stress with crisp joins and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Capitals are tall and assertive with wide interior counters and sculpted curves, while the lowercase keeps a compact, bookish rhythm and relatively short ascenders/descenders for the weight. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast and feature angled cuts that give the set a chiseled, display-forward texture.
This font is best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, and book-cover titling where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and poster work when you want a classic serif voice with extra bite and presence.
The overall tone is formal and theatrical, combining classical serif tradition with sharper, more decorative cuts. It reads as premium and editorial, with enough edge to feel modernized rather than purely historical.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that feels traditional in structure but more expressive in finishing details, using dramatic contrast and sharpened terminals to increase impact. It aims to deliver an elevated, editorial look with a distinctive, slightly decorative edge.
The design’s distinctive personality comes from its consistent use of pointed terminals and wedge-like serifs, which add sparkle at large sizes. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) emphasize sweeping bowls and crisp narrowing at the thins, creating a rhythmic pattern of highlights and shadows in text.