Serif Normal Libaz 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Horsham Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, book typography, classic voice, editorial polish, formal tone, display-ready, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, deep bracketing.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like bracketed serifs. The letterforms are upright and firmly drawn, with relatively narrow lowercase proportions, a short x-height, and long, clean ascenders and descenders that create a stately vertical rhythm. Curves show a subtle calligraphic stress, while joins and serifs are smoothly bracketed rather than slabbed. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally with running text.
Well-suited to literary and editorial typography, especially in print contexts where high contrast and refined serifs can shine. It can also perform effectively for formal headlines, mastheads, and brand identities that want a classic, established voice; for long passages, it will benefit from comfortable sizing and leading to accommodate the short x-height and strong vertical emphasis.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, leaning toward bookish authority rather than contemporary minimalism. Its sharp serifs and elegant contrast convey seriousness and a slightly editorial, classical flavor suited to established institutions and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes classic proportions, elegant modulation, and a composed reading texture. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals reinforces a book-typography orientation while keeping enough crispness for display use at larger sizes.
Capital forms have a sturdy, sculpted presence, while the lowercase maintains a restrained, text-oriented texture. Diacritics and punctuation shown (such as the ampersand and apostrophe) match the same crisp, high-contrast detailing, helping the font feel consistent in extended prose settings.