Serif Normal Lirag 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazine, literary titles, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, refined contrast, bracketed, sharp, crisp, high-contrast, sculpted.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline serifs and crisp, tapered terminals. The forms feel carefully carved: vertical stems dominate, curves are smooth and controlled, and joins are clean with minimal softness. Serifs are bracketed yet delicate, giving an elegant edge to both capitals and lowercase. Proportions are fairly traditional, with compact lowercase shapes, a steady rhythm in text, and numerals that match the same high-contrast, bookish texture.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, chapter openers, and brand wordmarks that need a formal, classic voice with sharp, high-contrast detailing.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, projecting confidence and tradition. Its sharp details and polished contrast read as formal and cultivated, with an academic or literary sensibility rather than a casual one.
The design appears aimed at a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and refined finishing, balancing readability with an elegant, authoritative appearance. It prioritizes a classic typographic rhythm while adding visual sophistication through crisp serifs and sculpted stroke modulation.
In larger sizes the fine serifs and hairline strokes add sophistication and sparkle; in denser settings the contrast creates a strong black–white pattern and a distinctly print-like color. Capitals have a stately presence suited to titling, while the lowercase maintains a measured, conventional cadence for continuous reading.