Serif Normal Lysi 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, branding, invitations, editorial, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, editorial display, classic refinement, premium tone, print tradition, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and robust main stems, creating a crisp vertical rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and finely cut, with pointed terminals and a slightly calligraphic modulation that shows most clearly in diagonals and curves. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with broad rounds and a stable, upright stance; counters are open and clean, while joins and intersections stay sharp. Lowercase shapes read as traditional text serifs, with compact bowls and distinctive, slightly flared finishing strokes that add bite without becoming decorative.
This face is well suited to editorial settings such as magazine headings, book covers, and feature titles where high contrast can carry a sophisticated look. It can also serve in premium branding and formal materials like invitations or certificates, especially when set with comfortable spacing and ample size.
The tone is classic and editorial, projecting formality and authority with a refined, bookish polish. Its strong contrast and crisp detailing evoke traditional print typography and a composed, literary voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif model through pronounced contrast, crisp bracketing, and confidently wide proportions, aiming for a refined display-forward presence while retaining familiar, readable structures.
In the sample text, the dramatic thick–thin pattern is most noticeable at larger sizes, where hairlines and serifs read as deliberate accents. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and feel suited to typographic settings where figures are part of the design, not just data.