Serif Other Lylar 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, magazine display, book covers, posters, dramatic, regal, editorial, theatrical, classic, display impact, classic reinterpretation, decorative edge, premium tone, flared serifs, wedge terminals, bracketed feel, sharp joins, sculptural.
A sculptural serif with extremely pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like serif terminals. Strokes taper into sharp points and triangular notches, giving many letters a carved, chiseled silhouette rather than softly bracketed serifs. Curves are taut and elliptical, with narrow hairlines and weight concentrated in vertical stems and main diagonals; joints often resolve into angular cuts that heighten the graphic rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure but show distinctive, pointy terminals and high-energy entry/exit strokes, while numerals follow the same bold, faceted logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, titling, and short passages where its high-contrast strokes and sharp terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for premium branding, magazine and editorial display, book covers, posters, and formal invitations where a dramatic, classical voice is desired.
The font projects a formal, high-drama tone—ceremonial and slightly theatrical—balancing classical serif conventions with assertive, decorative cuts. Its sharp terminals and intense contrast read as confident and premium, evoking a sense of spectacle and tradition at once.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through a more decorative, carved treatment, emphasizing pointed terminals, faceted joins, and strong contrast for maximum impact in display typography.
In text, the strong contrast and pointed details create a lively sparkle and a pronounced texture, especially around diagonals and curved joins. The overall spacing feels display-oriented, with letterforms designed to be noticed for their distinctive, cut-in geometry rather than to disappear into long-form reading.