Serif Normal Lyso 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, refined, formal, literary, classic, readability, editorial polish, classic tone, print emphasis, headline support, bracketed, crisp, sharp, sculpted, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed wedge serifs and strong modulation between thick verticals and hairline joins. Capitals are broad and steady with slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase combines compact bowls with lively, calligraphic inflections in strokes like the ear of “g” and the angled joints in “k” and “v”. Curves are taut and clean, counters are open, and spacing reads even in running text, giving the face a composed, print-oriented rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where contrast and refined detail can print cleanly. It also performs strongly for magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes, delivering a formal, high-end look without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, leaning toward literary and editorial settings. Its sharp serifs and pronounced contrast add a sense of authority and polish, while the subtle calligraphic cues keep it from feeling mechanical or sterile.
Designed to deliver a conventional text-seriffed voice with elevated contrast and sharp finishing, balancing readability with a more luxurious, editorial edge. The intent appears to be a versatile print-friendly serif that can move between text and headline roles while maintaining a composed, classic character.
The numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant, slightly old-style movement and clear differentiation between forms. Diagonal letters like V, W, and X feel sturdy and well balanced, and the Q’s sweeping tail adds a classic display touch without becoming decorative.