Serif Normal Likiw 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, premium feel, classic voice, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, sharply finished serifs. Serifs are generally bracketed with a subtle flare and wedge-like terminals, giving stems a sculpted, engraved feel. Proportions lean slightly condensed in many capitals, while round letters keep generous counters; curves are smooth and tightly controlled, and joins are clean without softness. The lowercase is traditional and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and compact, well-balanced bowls that maintain a steady text rhythm.
It works well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its conventional structure supports comfort while the contrast adds refinement. It also performs strongly in display roles such as headlines and pull quotes, and can lend a traditional, premium character to branding and identity systems.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting seriousness and authority. Its high-contrast strokes and refined finishing suggest a literary, heritage-leaning voice suited to polished, formal communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with elevated contrast and finely cut details, balancing familiarity for continuous reading with enough sharpness to feel sophisticated and emphatic in larger typography.
At larger sizes the sharp terminals and strong contrast become especially prominent, creating a dramatic, print-like color. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clear, sculpted forms that feel consistent with the text style.