Serif Normal Ligob 14 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, posters, classic, literary, formal, refined, text clarity, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface features pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs that give strokes a crisp, engraved feel. Letterforms are relatively open with generous interior counters, and the capitals show traditional Roman proportions with steady vertical stress. Curves transition into straighter joins with a slightly calligraphic edge, while terminals tend to finish in pointed or wedge-like shapes rather than blunt cuts. Overall spacing reads comfortable and text-ready, with a consistent rhythm across upper- and lowercase and clear differentiation in figures.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly in editorial headlines and subheads thanks to its contrast and crisp serifs, and can lend authority to posters, programs, and other print-forward layouts that benefit from a traditional, polished tone.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking established book typography and institutional print. Its high-contrast sparkle and sharp finishing details add a sense of refinement and authority, making it feel at home in literary and editorial settings. The overall impression is confident and composed rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and sharp detailing, balancing readability with a more refined, display-capable finish. Its proportions and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on versatile editorial composition, offering a classic voice that scales from text to prominent titles.
In continuous text the face maintains a lively “shine” from the contrast, while the wedge-like serifs and crisp joins help keep forms distinct at display sizes. Numerals match the serifed character of the letters and carry the same disciplined, classic construction, supporting coherent typographic color in mixed text and figures.