Serif Normal Lywa 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, branding, editorial, formal, literary, refined, traditional, classical text, editorial tone, elegant display, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed wedge serifs and a crisp, engraved feel. Stems are strong and vertical while hairlines and cross-strokes taper thinly, creating a lively light–dark rhythm. The letterforms show moderate, classic proportions with rounded bowls that feel slightly faceted by the contrast, and terminals that often finish in pointed, triangular shapes. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and formal, with a distinctive, elegant “4” and a curled-descender “9” that echo the typeface’s calligraphic tension.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and literary publishing, where its traditional construction and clear serif cues support comfortable scanning. It also performs strongly in magazine typography and display headlines, delivering a refined, high-end look. For branding and formal invitations, the sharp wedges and high contrast provide a confident, upscale voice.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, leaning toward editorial sophistication. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast convey ceremony and tradition, while the controlled rhythm keeps it poised rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text serif through pronounced contrast and sharply cut, wedge-like serifs, balancing readability with a distinctly refined, editorial presence.
At text sizes the strong verticals and thin connecting strokes create a pronounced sparkle; in larger settings the wedge serifs and tapered joins become the dominant personality. Round letters (like O/C) read smooth and stable, while diagonals (V/W/X) appear especially crisp due to the thin hairlines.