Serif Normal Libaz 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newsprint, institutional, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, readability, traditional tone, editorial voice, print polish, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, oldstyle.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast that reads clearly at text sizes while still showing a refined, calligraphic modulation. Proportions are slightly expansive with generous sidebearings, producing an open, steady rhythm in running text. Counters are rounded and fairly open, terminals tend toward teardrop/ball forms in places, and curves transition smoothly into stems with subtle bracketing rather than abrupt joins. The overall drawing feels balanced and disciplined, with sturdy capitals and readable lowercase that maintains a consistent texture across lines.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine text where a classic serif texture and strong readability are desired. It can also support institutional or academic materials, reports, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed book typography and editorial seriousness. Its contrast and finishing details add a sense of refinement and ceremony without becoming overly ornamental, giving it an authoritative, trustworthy voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar literary feel, while adding polish through high-contrast modulation and carefully finished serifs and terminals.
The numerals appear lining with a clear, classic structure and strong vertical stress. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a robust roman suitable for longer passages, with a slightly lively rhythm from the calligraphic terminals and curved joins.