Serif Normal Lilev 15 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, literary, text elegance, editorial clarity, classic authority, premium tone, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, open counters, calligraphic stress.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and strong, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp, clean terminals and a distinctly vertical, editorial rhythm. Round letters show pronounced thick–thin modulation and open counters, while joins and curves are neatly controlled, giving the design a polished, print-oriented look. Proportions feel traditional with a steady x-height and slightly varied character widths that keep text color lively without becoming irregular.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and refined details also make it effective for headlines, decks, and elegant printed materials such as invitations and programs, particularly at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, leaning toward classic book and magazine typography. Its sharp contrast and refined detailing communicate sophistication and formality, with a slightly dramatic, fashion-forward edge when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literature-friendly serif that still feels premium through heightened contrast and finely finished serifs. It balances readability-oriented proportions with a more luxurious, high-fashion sensibility for editorial hierarchy.
At display sizes the hairlines and serifs read especially crisp, emphasizing the font’s precision and contrast. In continuous text it maintains a measured cadence and a familiar, conventional serif voice, while the pronounced modulation keeps headlines and pull quotes visually energetic.