Serif Normal Lilev 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, classic, literary, formal, editorial polish, classic readability, premium tone, traditional authority, bracketed, tapered, crisp, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered strokes and finely bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves transition quickly from thick to hairline, giving bowls and joins a crisp, chiseled look, while verticals carry the darkest weight. Proportions feel traditional with moderate capitals and a normal x-height; spacing appears steady, and the design maintains a consistent, controlled rhythm in both the grid and paragraph samples. Numerals and capitals show elegant, slightly calligraphic modulation, and the overall drawing stays clean and precise rather than soft or rounded.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, journals, and book layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding work, particularly in contexts that benefit from crisp contrast and a traditional, premium tone.
The tone is polished and literary, with an unmistakably formal, editorial voice. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details convey sophistication and tradition, leaning toward a bookish, cultured feel suited to premium content.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly refined serif for reading and editorial composition, balancing traditional proportions with pronounced contrast for a more elevated, finished look in both text and display use.
In continuous text the hairline elements and pointed terminals create a sparkling texture, especially at larger sizes where the contrast becomes a defining feature. The letterforms read as conventional and familiar, but with enough sharpness in the serifs and stroke endings to feel assertive in display settings as well.