Serif Normal Lirav 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Birka' by Linotype; 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', and 'Acta Pro Deck' by Monotype; and 'Strato Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine, branding, classic, stately, formal, authoritative, impact, refinement, tradition, authority, readability, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
This serif shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and weighty vertical stems, producing a pronounced, high-contrast texture. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with sharp terminals that feel cut and controlled rather than soft. The proportions lean broad in capitals with generous interior counters, while lowercase forms keep a steady, traditional rhythm and a moderate x-height. Curves are smooth and taut, joins are clean, and overall spacing reads open enough for display while still retaining a text-like structure.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and editorial layouts where contrast and serif detail can be appreciated. The font is well suited to magazine typography, book covers, pull quotes, and refined branding systems that want a traditional yet impactful serif voice. It can also serve for short passages at comfortable sizes where its hairlines remain clear.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a formal, bookish presence that suggests tradition and authority. Its high-contrast sparkle and sculpted serifs add a touch of luxury and ceremony, making it feel suited to refined, high-status communication rather than casual UI typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, classical serif with heightened contrast and a broad, confident silhouette for strong typographic presence. It aims to balance traditional readability cues with a more dramatic, polished finish for editorial and brand-facing applications.
Uppercase forms appear stately and stable, with sturdy horizontals and confident diagonals, while lowercase characters maintain legibility through clear counters and distinct serif cues. Numerals are strong and display-forward, matching the font’s emphatic contrast and giving figures a prominent, headline-ready presence.