Serif Normal Lileh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, refined, classicism, readability, elegance, authority, bracketed, high-contrast, sharp, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems that create a pronounced thick–thin rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, giving the letterforms a precise, carved quality without feeling blocky. Proportions read as fairly traditional with moderate apertures and a measured x-height; spacing is even and the overall color stays controlled despite the strong contrast. Curves (notably in bowls and round letters) are smoothly drawn, while joins and terminals tend toward pointed, lightly flared endings that keep the texture lively in text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an elegant, traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from high-contrast refinement.
The design conveys a polished, literary tone associated with classic book typography and cultured editorial settings. Its contrast and crisp finishing add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, making it feel confident and authoritative rather than casual.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a classic, authoritative reading experience with a distinctly refined finish. The strong contrast and disciplined serif treatment suggest an intention to evoke established literary and editorial typography while maintaining crispness and visual polish.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at display-to-text sizes, with the contrast producing a bright, sparkling texture. The numerals and capitals appear particularly stately, and the overall rhythm favors clarity and formality over softness or rusticity.