Serif Other Lyrot 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, magazines, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, playful, display focus, editorial flair, signature terminals, modern classic, ball terminals, wedge serifs, teardrop forms, calligraphic, sculptural.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, calligraphy-leaning construction and sharply tapered strokes. Serifs read as wedges and flares rather than bracketed slabs, often resolving into teardrop/ball terminals that give the joins a distinctive, ink-trap-like flavor. Curves are broad and glossy with pronounced thick–thin transitions, while some diagonals and arms end in pointed, blade-like cuts. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with lively rhythm created by varied terminal shapes and asymmetric details.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and brand marks where its high contrast and distinctive terminals can be seen clearly. It can add premium character to packaging and invitations, and works well for posters and cultural/event typography. For longer passages, it will perform best at larger sizes with comfortable spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The tone is refined and editorial, but with a mischievous, decorative twist thanks to the droplet terminals and sharp cuts. It suggests fashion, luxury packaging, and cultural print where elegance can be a little theatrical. The letterforms feel confident and expressive rather than strictly classical.
The likely intention is to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif into a contemporary display style by exaggerating tapering, adding droplet-like terminals, and sharpening stroke endings for a more iconic silhouette. It appears designed to deliver strong personality while retaining an editorial serif foundation.
The design emphasizes display impact: counters are generous, hairlines get very thin, and many glyphs feature signature terminal drops that become a repeated motif across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The overall texture is bold and graphic, with noticeable sparkle from the contrast and pointed finishing strokes.