Serif Normal Lided 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, headlines, posters, classic, bookish, formal, refined, editorial tone, classic readability, refined display, bracketed, pointed serifs, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp.
This serif shows strong stroke contrast with a crisp, engraved-like finish and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. Capitals are proportionally sturdy and slightly compact, with clean, straight-sided construction and decisive terminals. Lowercase forms are moderately narrow with a traditional text rhythm; curves exhibit vertical stress and tapered joins, and several letters feature ball terminals (notably on forms like the lowercase a). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clear serifs and elegant curves that read well at display sizes.
This typeface is well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine design, and brand applications that benefit from a traditional serif voice. It performs especially well for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where its contrast and sharp serifs can contribute character and hierarchy; it can also support shorter blocks of text when set with appropriate size and spacing.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a polished, editorial sensibility. Its sharp serifs and bright contrast suggest tradition and refinement, lending a formal, literary feel to headlines and prominent text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a refined, print-oriented character, balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing for strong typographic presence in editorial layouts.
The design maintains a consistent calligraphic logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, with noticeable tapering at stroke endings and carefully shaped counters. At larger sizes the sharp serifs and contrast become a defining graphic feature, giving the type a confident, slightly dramatic presence.