Serif Normal Lyra 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, print heritage, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, open counters.
This serif typeface features strongly bracketed serifs, pronounced stroke modulation, and a crisp, slightly calligraphic flow through curves and joins. Capitals are relatively wide with confident verticals and neatly tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows open counters, a moderate x-height, and a steady text rhythm. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine entry/exit strokes that keep the texture lively without becoming ornamental.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively in academic or institutional materials, and in display sizes for headings that call for a classic, formal presence.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a bookish, editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and poised serifs convey authority and refinement, suited to content that benefits from a classic, cultivated voice.
The type appears intended as a conventional text serif with heightened elegance through strong contrast and carefully shaped, bracketed serifs. Its proportions and spacing prioritize readable rhythm while preserving a refined, print-oriented character.
The design reads cleanly in paragraph setting, producing a distinctly serifed texture with clear word shapes and consistent spacing. Curves and diagonals show gentle tapering that adds sophistication, while the serifs remain conventional enough to stay firmly in a text-oriented style.