Serif Other Lynav 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, brand marks, book covers, event titles, gothic, heraldic, old-world, authoritative, ceremonial, historic flavor, display impact, inscriptional feel, formal tone, blackletter-influenced, angular, beveled, incised, pointed serifs.
A decorative serif with blackletter influence, built from sturdy vertical stems and sharply faceted curves. The letterforms use pointed, wedge-like serifs and frequent chamfered corners that create an incised, carved look. Counters tend to be compact and polygonal, and many joins form crisp internal angles rather than smooth transitions. Uppercase characters feel broad-shouldered and architectural, while lowercase maintains a dense rhythm with short extenders and consistent, deliberate stroke endings.
Best suited to display sizes where the faceted details and wedge serifs can be appreciated—titles, posters, packaging, and identity work that aims for a historical or formal voice. It can also support short pull quotes or section headers, but will be most effective when used sparingly and with ample spacing.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking medieval signage, heraldry, and traditional print. Its sharp terminals and engraved geometry convey authority and gravitas, with a slightly dramatic, storybook edge that reads as classic rather than playful.
The letterforms appear designed to translate blackletter and inscriptional cues into a sturdy, high-impact display serif. The consistent chamfers, pointed serifs, and compact counters suggest an intention to deliver a carved, traditional presence that remains legible in modern headline settings.
The design leans on strong vertical emphasis and repeated angular motifs, which helps headlines feel cohesive and forceful. Numerals match the same chiseled language, with octagonal/hexagonal interior shapes and pointed terminals that integrate well with capitals.