Serif Normal Ligil 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, literary, classic, formal, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, elegant display, authority, bracketed, wedge serifs, vertical stress, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sharply defined thick–thin transitions, bracketed wedge-like serifs, and a largely vertical stress that reads clearly in text. Capitals feel stately and measured, with pointed apexes and crisp terminals, while curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and Q). The lowercase maintains a traditional book face structure with moderate extenders, a two-storey a, and a compact, efficient rhythm; counters are relatively tight, helping the face hold a dark, confident text color. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, with sculpted curves and distinct terminals that fit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well suited to editorial design such as magazines, journals, and book typography where a classic, high-contrast serif can provide an authoritative voice. It also performs effectively for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and section titles, especially in layouts that benefit from a refined, traditional tone.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, projecting an editorial seriousness suited to established institutions and print-centric design. Its sharp contrast and crisp serifs lend a sense of sophistication and authority, while the steady proportions keep it composed rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classical proportions with crisp, modern engraving-like sharpness. It aims to deliver a formal, confident presence in continuous reading while retaining enough bite in its hairlines and serifs to stand out in display settings.
In the sample paragraph the font builds a strong, even typographic color with pronounced contrast that becomes more prominent at larger sizes. The narrow joins and fine hairlines suggest it will look most comfortable when given adequate size and reproduction quality, where the delicate details can remain clean.