Serif Normal Lirez 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold; 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau; 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co.; 'CG Times', 'Clarion', and 'Ysobel' by Monotype; and 'Criterion' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, text readability, classical tone, editorial presence, traditional elegance, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, vertical stress, oldstyle figures.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady vertical rhythm. Serifs are clearly bracketed with wedge-like endings, and many curves finish in rounded, ball-like terminals that add softness to the otherwise sturdy texture. Proportions lean traditional, with moderate apertures, a relatively large x-height for the style, and strong, dark stems that hold together well in text. The numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and several figures dropping below the baseline, reinforcing a literary, classical feel.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial pages, and literary or academic typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. The weight and contrast also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and magazine layouts that benefit from a dark, confident typographic color.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting tradition and credibility. Its strong contrast and confident forms read as formal and editorial, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that balances classical proportions with a slightly embellished, calligraphic finish. Its strong contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver authority and readability, while the rounded terminals add warmth and distinction in continuous reading.
In the sample text, the face builds a dense, authoritative paragraph color with clear word shapes and a noticeable calligraphic influence in the curves. The uppercase has a stately presence for headings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable cadence suitable for sustained reading.