Serif Normal Lidaf 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titles, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, formal, literary, refined, editorial voice, premium tone, classic elegance, display impact, bracketed, sharp, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and heavier, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are finely bracketed and often end in sharp wedge-like terminals, giving the letterforms a cut, chiseled finish. Curves show pronounced modulation and a slightly calligraphic rhythm, while counters remain open enough for text use. Capitals feel stately and controlled, and the lowercase maintains an even, bookish texture with lively details in joints and terminals.
Well-suited to editorial design such as magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes, as well as book covers and titling. The refined detailing also fits luxury branding and premium packaging where sharp contrast and elegant serifs are desirable.
The overall tone is refined and formal, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward elegance. Its sharp terminals and dramatic stroke contrast read as premium and authoritative, evoking traditional print typography with a modern, polished edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif foundation with heightened drama: strong thick–thin contrast, crisp serifs, and a carefully composed rhythm that reads as sophisticated in display and editorial settings.
The numerals match the same contrast and serif treatment, with clear differentiation between figures. In the text sample, the design creates a bold, high-end page color at larger sizes, while the thin hairlines and pointed terminals become key character-defining details.