Serif Normal Lyla 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, elegant, classic, refined, formal, display focus, luxury tone, editorial clarity, classic revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, high-contrast.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with sharp, hairline serifs and a predominantly vertical axis. Stems are bold and steady while joins, crossbars, and diagonals thin down dramatically, producing a crisp, polished rhythm. Terminals are clean and precise with pointed wedges and fine finishing strokes, and the round forms show tight, controlled curves with small apertures. Proportions lean toward a stately, display-forward build, with narrow internal counters in places and a distinctly sculpted, engraved feel.
It is well suited to headlines, magazine and book display typography, fashion branding, invitations, and other contexts where elegance and contrast are desirable. It performs best when given room—larger sizes and comfortable spacing—to let the hairlines and sharp serifs stay clear.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a fashion-and-editorial sensibility. Its strong contrast and refined detailing convey formality and tradition, while the sharpness and snap of the serifs add a modern, high-end edge.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, high-contrast serif aimed at sophisticated display use, balancing classic letterform structure with dramatic modulation and crisp detailing for a premium, editorial presence.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, sparkling texture at larger sizes, with pronounced thick–thin transitions that draw attention to stroke modulation. The numerals and capitals read as confident and ceremonial, while the lowercase retains a compact, tailored character that emphasizes precision over softness.