Serif Normal Luliw 9 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, text clarity, classic authority, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed, transitional, crisp, stately, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are relatively wide with generous counters and steady vertical stress, giving the page an open, deliberate texture. Serifs are sharp and clean rather than slabby, with a controlled, traditional rhythm; curves are smooth and the joins stay tidy even at large sizes. Lowercase forms read solidly with compact, well-defined bowls and a clear separation between stems, while numerals and capitals carry the same firm, structured presence.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines and pull quotes, where the wide proportions and high contrast can add presence and sophistication. Appropriate for academic or institutional materials and for branding that calls for a traditional, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a formal, authoritative voice. Its strong contrast and disciplined proportions suggest tradition and seriousness, lending a polished, editorial feel rather than an informal or playful one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that balances wide proportions and high contrast with clear, consistent letterform construction. It aims to deliver a refined, traditional reading experience while retaining enough sharpness and contrast to perform confidently in display settings.
In the sample text, the spacing and sidebearings create an even gray value despite the strong modulation, and the wide shapes help maintain clarity in dense paragraphs. The design’s sharp serifs and clean terminals give it a crisp print-like character that remains legible at display sizes.