Serif Other Livu 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, theatrical, vintage, dramatic, ornate, editorial, display impact, vintage revival, ornamental serif, brand character, wedge serif, calligraphic, ink-trap, flared, tapered.
A high-contrast display serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, sharp wedge-like serifs, and flared stroke terminals. The design leans on sculpted, triangular cut-ins and notched joins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture in curves and at stroke intersections. Counters tend to be compact and vertically stressed, while round letters show pointed inner terminals that sharpen the overall silhouette. Proportions vary noticeably across the set, giving the type a lively rhythm and a distinctly decorative, poster-oriented presence.
Best suited to headlines and short display lines where its sculpted contrast and decorative joins can read clearly. It works well for posters, book covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a vintage, dramatic serif voice, and it can add character to pull quotes and section titles in editorial layouts.
The font reads as bold and theatrical, with a vintage show-card sensibility and a slightly exotic, storybook flavor. Its sharp notches and flared endings add drama and motion, making text feel ceremonial and headline-driven rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through a more ornamental, carved construction, emphasizing sharp wedge serifs and notched details to create a distinctive, attention-commanding texture. It prioritizes personality and impact for display typography over neutral text readability.
Uppercase forms are especially assertive, with strong verticals and emphatic serifs, while the lowercase maintains the same carved contrast and tapered finishing. Numerals carry the same stylized cuts and heavy top weights, supporting attention-grabbing settings. At smaller sizes the tight counters and interior notches may visually close up, whereas larger sizes emphasize the distinctive chiseling and rhythm.