Serif Other Lylaz 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine display, branding, packaging, dramatic, elegant, theatrical, editorial, vintage, display impact, distinctive voice, editorial flair, vintage revival, calligraphic, flared, tapered, sculpted, swashy.
A sculptural serif with sharply tapered terminals, wedge-like serifs, and pronounced stroke modulation that creates striking black–white rhythm. The forms lean subtly back (a reverse-italic feel) while keeping a confident, upright structure, and many joins resolve into narrow pinched points or flared entry strokes. Counters are generally generous and rounded, with high-contrast curves that swell and thin quickly, producing a lively, slightly uneven texture across words. Numerals follow the same display-driven logic, with pointed transitions and distinctive, calligraphic stress.
Best suited to display settings where the high-contrast modeling and tapered serifs can read clearly—headlines, large pull quotes, posters, book or album covers, and fashion or cultural branding. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, menus, invites) where a distinctive, editorial voice is desired.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylish, blending classic serif cues with a fashion-forward, slightly mischievous energy. It feels theatrical and boutique-like—more about character and gesture than quiet neutrality—while still reading as recognizably serif and editorial.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional high-contrast serif through sharper, more sculpted terminals and a subtle reverse-lean, creating a memorable, decorative silhouette. Its priority is expressive impact and unique word-shapes for display typography rather than long-form uniformity.
The face shows intentionally idiosyncratic details (pinched joins, sharp spur-like terminals, and occasional swash-like strokes) that become more prominent at larger sizes. Texture varies noticeably from letter to letter, contributing to a handcrafted, decorative impression rather than a strictly systematic text face.