Serif Normal Lidov 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and fuller vertical stems, showing a measured, book-oriented rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, with subtle flare and pointed terminals that give many strokes a calligraphic finish. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and slightly narrow, while the lowercase shows compact counters, a moderate x-height, and crisp joins; bowls and curves are smooth and controlled rather than geometric. Figures appear lining and proportionally varied, matching the text color and contrast of the letters.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, especially where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials like invitations or programs, where its contrast and pointed details can add sophistication.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, editorial presence. Its crisp contrast and pointed details read as formal and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and heritage branding rather than casual or utilitarian UI typography.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif with elevated contrast and finely finished terminals, balancing familiar text-face proportions with a slightly dramatic, print-like sharpness for editorial impact.
In the sample text, the face produces a dark, confident color at larger sizes, with lively sparkle from the thin hairlines. The sharpness of terminals and the strength of verticals suggest it will stand out in headlines and display text, while the conventional structure keeps it familiar for extended reading.