Serif Other Lylab 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, fashion, theatrical, gothic, display impact, distinctiveness, editorial voice, classic remix, high-waisted, flared serifs, sculpted, chiseled, sharp terminals.
This serif has a striking, sculpted construction with pronounced swelling and tapering along the stems and sharply carved terminals. Many strokes end in wedge-like, flared serif shapes that feel cut from the counters, creating a rhythmic pattern of notches and pointed joins. Curves are tight and controlled, with narrow apertures and compact bowls, while the overall silhouette stays tall and assertive. Numerals and capitals follow the same chiseled logic, producing a consistent, display-oriented texture across the set.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and short statements where its carved details can read clearly. It also fits fashion/editorial branding, theatrical posters, and premium packaging where a dense, high-impact serif texture is desirable.
The tone is dramatic and editorial, with a fashion-forward, slightly gothic attitude. Its sharp cuts and high-contrast moments give it a ceremonial, poster-like presence that feels designed to command attention rather than disappear into body text.
The font appears intended as a distinctive display serif that reinterprets classic letterforms through a cut-and-carved, almost engraved treatment. Its goal is to deliver strong typographic color and an instantly recognizable silhouette for attention-grabbing settings.
The design leans on negative-space carving: small triangular bite-outs and pinched junctions become a defining motif, especially noticeable in letters with bowls and diagonals. Spacing appears tight in text, reinforcing a dense, impactful color that reads best when given room and size.