Serif Normal Likom 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal display, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, stately.
This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly traditional, book-oriented construction. Vertical stems are strong and dark while joins and curves taper into fine hairlines, creating a sharp light–dark rhythm across words. The capitals feel tall and dignified with carefully shaped bowls and slightly flared terminals; the lowercase is compact and steady with clear two-storey forms (notably a and g) and ball terminals appearing in places. Spacing and fit read as fairly generous, supporting a measured, editorial texture that stays smooth in continuous lines.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast also makes it effective for titles, chapter openers, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a formal, cultivated presence associated with traditional publishing and institutional communication. The sharp contrast and clean serifs lend a refined, slightly authoritative voice rather than a casual or decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, classical reading experience with elevated contrast and polished detailing, balancing traditional proportions with enough sharpness to stay distinctive in display sizes.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent color and clear word shapes, with punctuation and numerals matching the same contrast-driven logic. The design’s pointed joins and tapered strokes give it a crisp, engraved-like finish at larger sizes while still behaving like a conventional text serif in paragraph setting.