Serif Flared Lyli 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bevenida' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Brohoney' by Alit Design, and 'Ora Sepira' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, assertive, formal, dramatic, display impact, editorial authority, classical revival, calligraphic flavor, bracketed, swashless, teardrop, sculpted, crisp.
A sculpted serif with strong thick–thin modulation and flared, wedge-like terminals that give the strokes a carved, calligraphic feel. Serifs read as sharply bracketed and triangular rather than rectangular, with pointed joins and crisp corners throughout. The uppercase has a sturdy, display-forward stance with generous internal counters, while the lowercase shows compact, energetic shapes with a single-storey “a” and a looped “g,” plus a curled tail on “y.” Numerals are similarly weighty and contrasty, with pronounced terminals and a traditional, text-like construction.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper styling, book covers, and branding that needs a traditional yet striking serif voice. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the contrast, bracketed wedges, and flared endings can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels editorial and classical, with a confident, slightly theatrical bite due to the sharp serifs and emphatic contrast. It projects authority and tradition while still reading lively and distinctive in larger settings.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical serif model by emphasizing contrast and flared terminals for extra presence, creating a display-capable face that still maintains familiar, readable letterforms.
Spacing appears fairly open for such a heavy design, helping counters stay clear, but the strong contrast and pointed terminals make the rhythm feel punchy and attention-grabbing. The design’s distinctive flare at stroke endings becomes especially noticeable in rounded letters and diagonals, adding a subtle engraved or stone-cut impression.