Serif Normal Lires 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, refinement, authority, bracketed, sharp, crisp, refined, transitional.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a disciplined, upright stance. Strokes transition from thin hairlines to strong verticals, with pointed terminals and wedge-like feet that keep the silhouette sharp. The capitals are sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and narrow apertures that create a tight, text-forward rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, reading as conventional and well aligned with the text color.
Well suited for editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in display roles—chapter titles, headlines, and refined brand applications—where its contrast and sharp serifs can read as premium and established.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its contrast and sharp detailing suggest seriousness and tradition rather than casual or playful use, lending an authoritative voice in headings and body copy alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, balancing classical proportions with a slightly sharper, more contemporary edge. It aims to deliver a confident, traditional reading experience while providing enough refinement for prominent typographic moments.
In the sample text, the font holds a dense, even texture at large sizes, with strong vertical emphasis and clear differentiation between characters. The thin strokes and tight internal spaces add elegance, but also make the design feel more suited to comfortable reading sizes and clear reproduction than to very small, low-resolution settings.