Serif Normal Lilil 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Costaline' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titles, fashion branding, luxury, classic, authoritative, dramatic, editorial polish, premium tone, classic authority, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, finely tapered hairlines set against sturdy vertical stems. The serifs are small and pointed with subtle bracketing, giving strokes a crisp entry and exit without feeling blunt. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with clearly differentiated bowls and counters. Curves show a largely vertical stress, and joins are clean and controlled, producing a polished rhythm in text. Numerals match the same contrast and elegance, with prominent thick-thin transitions and compact proportions.
This face is well suited to headlines, deck text, and editorial layouts where contrast and refinement are assets. It can work for book and magazine typography, especially for titles, pull quotes, and section openers, and it pairs naturally with fashion, arts, and premium brand systems that want a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, projecting refinement and confidence. Its pronounced contrast and crisp terminals create a sense of luxury and drama, while the conservative proportions keep it grounded and traditional.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif presence: sharp, high-contrast letterforms that signal sophistication while maintaining familiar, readable structures for editorial use.
At larger sizes the hairline details and pointed serifs read as elegant and precise; in dense settings those same hairlines may demand sufficient size or print/retina clarity to maintain legibility. The italic is not shown, and the displayed style reads as a composed, upright roman suited to classic typography.