Serif Normal Ligev 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, invitations, editorial, luxury, formal, dramatic, literary, premium appeal, editorial voice, display impact, classical refinement, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sculpted.
This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, wedge-like terminals and finely tapered hairlines set against substantial vertical stems. Serifs read as sharp and slightly bracketed, giving the outlines a carved, calligraphic bite rather than a blunt slab feel. Curves are smooth and controlled with compact apertures and a slightly tight, polished rhythm; joins and terminals often finish in pointed or beaked shapes (notably in letters like a, c, f, and t). Figures share the same sharp, elegant construction, with open, classical forms and clear thick–thin modulation.
It is well suited to magazine headlines, large pull quotes, and book-cover typography where contrast and sharp finishing details can be appreciated. It can also serve premium branding, packaging, and formal stationery, especially when set with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is refined and dramatic, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward elegance. Its sharp terminals and glossy contrast suggest formality and prestige, with a slightly theatrical flavor that suits display settings as much as serious text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, polished serif voice rooted in classical letterforms, emphasizing sharp finishing strokes and strong thick–thin contrast for a refined, high-end presence.
Capital proportions feel stately and steady, while the lowercase shows a more lively, ink-trap-like sharpness in the terminals and ears that adds texture at larger sizes. The sample text indicates the design holds together in dense setting, but the thin strokes and pointed details are visually prominent and become a defining character of the face.