Serif Normal Lidam 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, print tradition, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, calligraphic stress, ball terminals, sharp apexes.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with a steady, upright stance and a conventional text rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, with tapered entry strokes and crisp, slightly angular terminals that keep the silhouettes clean. Capitals are stately and proportioned for headings, while the lowercase maintains a familiar book-face structure with compact apertures, sturdy vertical stems, and a moderate x-height. Numerals are old-style in feeling, with varied widths and a mix of straight and curved forms that match the text color.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where contrast and a classic texture are desirable. It also performs strongly in magazine headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, leaning toward literary and editorial settings rather than casual display. Its high-contrast modulation and refined serifs convey seriousness, authority, and a hint of historic elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances refined detailing with dependable readability. It aims to deliver a classic printed-page feel, with enough crispness and presence to carry both body copy and prominent typographic moments.
Round letters like C, G, and O show strong thick–thin transitions and smooth curves, while diagonals in A, V, W, and Y are crisp and cleanly joined. Details such as the hooked ear on the lowercase g and rounded dots on i/j add a slightly expressive, humanist touch without breaking the conventional text-serif character.