Serif Other Lybab 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, classic, refined, dramatic, display focus, editorial tone, luxury feel, classic revival, bracketed, hairline, pointed, tapered, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered terminals and finely drawn hairlines set against sturdy vertical stems. Serifs are crisp and often wedge-like, with a calligraphic, engraved rhythm that creates lively texture in text. The narrow proportions and tight internal spaces give it a compact, vertical presence, while subtle stroke modulation and slightly flared joins add sophistication. Uppercase forms feel stately and structured; lowercase shows compact bowls and clean, elegant detailing, with numerals matching the same sharp, refined finish.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and magazine-style layouts where its crisp contrast and narrow stance can build strong typographic hierarchy. It also works well for branding, packaging, and cultural/event materials that benefit from a refined, slightly dramatic serif voice, particularly in larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with an editorial sophistication that reads as premium and intentional. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast evoke fashion, culture, and literary contexts, balancing classic heritage with a slightly stylized, attention-grabbing edge.
Likely intended as a sophisticated display serif that delivers a premium, editorial feel through sharp wedge serifs, pronounced contrast, and compact proportions. The design appears focused on visual character and hierarchy in titles and short passages, emphasizing elegance and impact over plain neutrality.
The design maintains a consistent contrast logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing strong headline impact but requiring comfortable sizes and leading for extended reading due to the fine hairlines and tight spacing. Curved letters and diagonals (notably in forms like S, J, and K) emphasize a sculpted, display-leaning character rather than purely utilitarian text neutrality.