Serif Normal Ligil 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Mercury Display' by Hoefler & Co., 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Frasa' by Tokotype, and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, refined display, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, stately, transitional.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin contrast, with smooth transitions into the stems and clear, sharply finished terminals. Proportions lean broad, giving capitals and numerals a generous footprint, while counters stay open and well-shaped for continuous reading. Curves are carefully sculpted (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls), and the overall rhythm is steady and text-oriented rather than decorative. Lowercase forms are conventional and sturdy, with a modest x-height and clear differentiation between characters, supporting a confident, bookish texture in paragraphs.
It performs well for editorial typography—magazine features, long-form reading, and book interiors—where a classic serif voice and clear structure are desirable. The broad, high-contrast forms also make it effective for display uses such as headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand identities that need a traditional, authoritative feel.
The tone is traditional and composed, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornate. Its high-contrast modeling and crisp finishing lend an editorial, literary character suited to serious content and institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a broad stance and refined detailing, aiming for a familiar reading experience paired with a more elevated, editorial finish.
The sample text shows strong word-shape coherence and a dark, even typographic color at larger sizes, while the wide stance helps prevent crowding in dense lines. Numerals appear lining and similarly high-contrast, matching the capitals in presence and formality.