Serif Normal Lyvo 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anko' by Eko Bimantara, 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, premium feel, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, bookish.
This serif presents crisp, high-contrast strokes with a pronounced vertical stress and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, giving terminals a sculpted, chiseled finish while keeping the overall rhythm smooth and even. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly expansive, and the lowercase shows compact bowls with clear, traditional construction and sturdy stems. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant curves and firm baseline presence that reads cleanly at display sizes and holds together in text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazines, and book typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding systems that benefit from sharp, high-contrast detail. Best results will come from comfortable text sizes or display settings where the hairlines and bracketed serifs can remain distinct.
The tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornamental. Its sharp serifs and refined contrast evoke traditional book typography and cultured print design, making it feel trustworthy and literary. Overall it conveys formality, restraint, and a premium, heritage-minded character.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a refined, print-first sensibility. It emphasizes familiar proportions and clear construction while adding crispness through sharp serifs and elegant stroke modulation.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and pointed detailing create lively sparkle at large sizes, while the steady spacing and conventional letterforms maintain readability. Curved letters (like C, G, O, and S) show smooth, controlled modulation, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain crisp without looking brittle.