Serif Normal Lyru 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Century Expanded' by Bitstream, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Georgia Pro' by Microsoft, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, and 'Worldwide' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, literary titles, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, readability, traditional tone, typographic richness, editorial utility, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered joins that give strokes a subtly calligraphic modulation. Capitals are sturdy and slightly compact in feel, with pronounced horizontals and wedge-like finishing on some terminals. Lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with two-storey a and g, a pronounced ear on g, and a narrow, pointed f; curves are smoothly drawn and counters remain open for readability. Numerals appear oldstyle, with ascenders and descenders that blend naturally into text and a distinctive, looped 9.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and oldstyle numerals support a classic text texture. It also works effectively for magazine typography, formal reports, and literary titling where a polished, authoritative serif is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking established publishing and formal print. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast add a sense of authority and polish, while the oldstyle figures contribute a quietly refined, bookish character.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a classic publishing voice, combining a readable lowercase with slightly expressive terminals and figures for typographic richness in continuous reading.
In text, the face holds a steady baseline and consistent spacing, producing a clear, even color despite the strong thick–thin contrast. Certain letters (notably J, Q, and the lower-case j/y) introduce expressive hooks and swashes that add personality without becoming decorative.