Serif Normal Lyhu 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, strong text, classic voice, print presence, headline weight, bracketed serifs, transitional, sculpted, ball terminals, ink-trap-like joins.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and firmly bracketed serifs. The design shows sculpted, calligraphic shaping through curves and joins, with slightly flared stroke endings and occasional ball terminals. Counters are compact and the rhythm is dense, giving the face strong color on the page. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase shows lively details in the ear/terminals and a double-storey a; numerals are similarly weighty with clear contrast and traditional forms.
Best suited to headlines, title treatments, pull quotes, and editorial typography where its strong contrast and dense color can be featured. It can also work for short-to-medium reading passages when set with generous spacing and careful hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness without feeling rigid. Its sharp contrast and carved details add a refined, bookish character suited to established institutions and classic publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened presence—combining traditional proportions with extra weight and crisp contrast to produce an assertive, print-forward texture.
In text, the heavy serifs and tight interior spaces create a dark, confident texture, making the face most comfortable when given adequate size or leading. Curved letters show noticeable sculpting at transitions, contributing to a slightly vintage, display-leaning presence even in paragraph settings.