Serif Normal Ligab 14 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, magazine titles, book jackets, pull quotes, elegant, editorial, refined, formal, literary, editorial polish, classic authority, luxury tone, display emphasis, bracketed serifs, hairline details, calligraphic, crisp, high-waisted.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline joins and sharp, bracketed serifs. The forms are spacious and open, with relatively broad capitals and generous interior counters that keep the texture bright even at larger sizes. Stroke terminals are crisp and slightly tapered, and many curves (notably in S, C, and the bowls) show a smooth, calligraphic stress. Numerals and lowercase carry the same high-contrast logic, producing a clean, polished rhythm in mixed text.
It is well suited to magazine and book-oriented typography where a refined, high-contrast serif can carry hierarchy in headlines, deck lines, and prominent pull quotes. It also works effectively for formal branding touchpoints—such as invitations or cultural event materials—where a crisp, classical tone is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its sharp hairlines and poised proportions suggest sophistication and formality rather than warmth or ruggedness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, publication-oriented serif voice with heightened elegance through strong contrast, crisp serifs, and spacious proportions, balancing display-level presence with composed paragraph texture.
In the sample paragraph, the contrast and fine details become a key part of the color: the type reads with a refined, high-end sparkle, while the wide letterforms and open counters support clarity in display and large text settings.