Serif Normal Lirom 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, magazine covers, posters, authoritative, classic, dramatic, formal, impact, authority, classic text, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, open counters, strong rhythm.
A robust text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, clean terminals. The capitals are broad and steady, with a strong vertical axis and generous interior space in rounded forms like C, O, and Q. Lowercase shows sturdy stems, rounded bowls, and relatively open apertures (notably in e and c), maintaining clarity despite the heavy color. Numerals match the weight and contrast of the letters, with rounded forms and confident, traditional proportions.
Best suited to headlines, deck lines, and other prominent editorial uses where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes, intros, and packaging or book-jacket typography where dense, authoritative color is an advantage.
The overall tone is classic and assertive, projecting a confident editorial voice. Its strong contrast and substantial weight add drama and emphasis, while the conventional serif structure keeps it familiar and credible. The texture reads as serious and established rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with heightened impact: familiar proportions and letterforms paired with strong contrast and substantial weight for emphasis. It prioritizes a confident, classic presence that holds up in prominent typographic roles.
Stroke joins are smooth and controlled, and the spacing in the sample text produces a dense but even typographic color. The serifs and terminals create a crisp, slightly formal finish that supports strong word shapes at display and headline sizes.