Serif Normal Lywa 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arno' and 'Garamond Premier' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, heritage feel, bracketed, crisp, sharp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed, tapering serifs and a crisp, engraved-like stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and round with narrow joins, while terminals often finish in sharp, slightly flared points. Proportions feel traditional with a moderate x-height, compact bowls, and a gently lively rhythm; the lowercase shows subtle calligraphic influence in forms like the two-storey “g” and angled entry/exit strokes. Numerals and capitals carry the same polished contrast, giving the design a composed, editorial texture in text.
Well suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired, including magazines, essays, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. It also performs nicely for literary titling, heritage-leaning branding, and pull quotes where the contrast and sharp terminals can provide an elegant emphasis.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an authoritative, old-style warmth. Its sharp finishing details and strong contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic flavor that reads as formal and cultured rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, book-oriented serif experience with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing readability with a refined, classic character.
In larger sizes the pointed terminals and fine hairlines become prominent, creating a crisp sparkle, while at smaller sizes the contrast and narrow hairlines can make the texture feel more delicate. Letterforms show a traditional serif idiom with confident vertical stress and clean spacing that supports continuous reading.