Serif Normal Lybo 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, editorial layouts, invitations, classic, formal, editorial, literary, refined, literary tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, classic refinement, high contrast, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered serifs and a generally vertical stress. Curves are smooth and open, while joins and terminals come to fine points, giving the design a clean, engraved feel. Capitals are stately with slightly condensed proportions, and the lowercase keeps a balanced, readable rhythm with clearly differentiated forms. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and decisive finishing strokes that stay consistent with the text style.
Well suited to editorial typography—books, magazines, essays, and refined print layouts—where its contrast and crisp serifing can provide a sophisticated reading texture. It also performs well for display use such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal announcements when a classic, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, with an editorial seriousness that reads as confident and established. Its sharp contrast and refined finishing add a touch of sophistication suited to cultured, bookish settings rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested reading experience while adding extra elegance through strong contrast and finely finished serifs. Its consistent modulation and controlled proportions suggest a focus on traditional typographic color with heightened refinement for editorial and literary applications.
Details like the pointed beaks on letters such as C/S, the strong diagonal energy in V/W, and the crisp, slightly calligraphic shaping in a/e/s reinforce a classic text-serif personality. At larger sizes the fine hairlines and sharp terminals become a defining feature, contributing to a dignified, high-end appearance.