Serif Normal Lidus 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, classic refinement, editorial clarity, premium tone, display emphasis, bracketed, refined, crisp, stately, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, sharply finished terminals. Serifs are mostly bracketed and tapered, giving the strokes a sculpted, classical feel, while curves show a subtle calligraphic stress. Proportions lean broad in the rounds and capitals, with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and clear ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing reads open and comfortable, helping the dramatic contrast stay legible at display sizes.
Well-suited to magazine and newspaper-style typography, book titling, and other editorial contexts where high contrast and refined serifs add authority. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal printed pieces such as programs or invitations, especially at larger sizes where its hairlines and terminals can shine.
The font conveys a polished, traditional tone associated with books, institutions, and premium editorial design. Its sharp detail and bright, high-contrast forms feel confident and formal, with a touch of old-style warmth rather than a purely modern, geometric coolness.
Likely designed as a conventional text-serif interpretation with elevated contrast and carefully shaped serifs to deliver a classic, upscale reading voice. The aim appears to balance traditional letterforms with crisp finishing for impactful headlines and high-quality print composition.
Uppercase forms look stately and stable, while the lowercase shows lively, ink-trap-free detailing and distinct shapes for characters like a, g, and y. Numerals match the text style with similarly strong contrast and crisp serif handling, making them suitable for settings where figures appear alongside running text.