Serif Normal Lyze 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, elegant, text clarity, editorial tone, classic refinement, print elegance, high-contrast, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a clear vertical stress. The letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation with hairline joins and tapered strokes, producing a bright, refined texture. Capitals are wide and stately, while the lowercase keeps a traditional book-face structure with a moderate x-height, sturdy stems, and smoothly curved bowls. Serifs are neatly finished and slightly flared, and curves transition cleanly into stems, giving the design a polished, print-oriented rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and essays, and equally effective for magazine typography, pull quotes, and section heads where contrast can add emphasis. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from a traditional, cultivated serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with an editorial elegance that feels rooted in traditional publishing. Its sharp contrast and composed proportions convey authority and sophistication rather than playfulness.
Designed to deliver a conventional text serif experience with elevated contrast and a composed, print-classical sensibility. The intent appears to balance readability with a more formal, high-finish presence for editorial and literary settings.
Numerals and capitals share the same crisp contrast and controlled detailing, staying legible while retaining a distinctly refined, engraved-like snap in the thin strokes. The spacing and proportions suggest a comfortable, text-friendly cadence that also scales well for prominent display lines.