Serif Normal Lilen 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, authority, editorial polish, clarity, bracketed, crisp, stately, calligraphic, bookish.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals show balanced proportions with sharp apexes and tapered joins, while bowls and curves are smooth and controlled, giving a steady, bookish rhythm. The lowercase combines compact, sturdy stems with rounded counters; details like the two-storey g, the open e, and the sturdy, slightly cupped serifs reinforce a traditional text-face construction. Numerals are sturdy and readable, with clear contrast and stable vertical stress that matches the letters.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, and it can also carry section heads, pull quotes, and display lines thanks to its crisp contrast. It fits formal communications and academic or institutional materials where clarity and tradition are priorities.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a refined, editorial feel. Its high-contrast drawing and clean finishing lend a sense of formality and polish suited to classic typography rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classic proportions with crisp, modernized finishing. It aims to provide a trustworthy reading texture in paragraphs while offering enough sharpness and presence to handle prominent editorial roles.
In the text sample, the face maintains consistent color and cadence across mixed-case passages, with capital forms that stand out cleanly without feeling ornamental. Curved terminals and bracket transitions soften the sharp contrast, helping it feel composed and readable in continuous text while still projecting a dignified presence.