Serif Normal Liram 4 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, formal, classic, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, refined display, bracketed, crisp, sharp, high-contrast, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems that create a strong black–white rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with sharp terminals and a distinctly traditional, transitional-to-modern feel. Proportions read on the wider side with generous capitals, while lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between bowls, stems, and apertures. Numerals and punctuation match the same polished contrast and sculpted shaping, keeping the overall texture clean and controlled in text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book typography, and sophisticated long-form layouts, especially where a classic high-contrast serif is desired. It also works effectively for display settings like headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand identities that benefit from a traditional, premium voice.
The tone is composed and authoritative, leaning classic and literary. Its sharp contrast and carefully finished details give it an editorial, premium character suited to serious content and traditional branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, balancing readability with a more polished, fashion/editorial edge. It aims to deliver a familiar literary structure while adding visual drama through strong vertical stress and delicate hairlines.
In the sample text, the face builds a confident, even color at larger sizes while preserving fine details in joints and serifs. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are smoothly drawn, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel sturdy against the delicate hairlines, reinforcing a formal, print-like presence.