Serif Normal Ligar 16 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, formal, classic, refined, readable elegance, print editorial, formal tone, classic utility, high-contrast, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, sturdy verticals, and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Letterforms show a calm, upright posture and a relatively generous set width, producing an open, airy rhythm in lines of text. Curves are smooth and controlled, with pronounced stress and delicate terminals that feel finely cut rather than blunt. Uppercase proportions are stately and even, while the lowercase keeps a traditional text-seriffed structure with clear counters and steady spacing.
Well suited to editorial design, magazines, and book typography where a refined serif texture is desirable. It also works effectively for display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, and upscale branding, especially where crisp contrast and a traditional tone help communicate authority.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, with a distinctly literary, print-minded elegance. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs convey refinement and seriousness, leaning toward a classic editorial voice rather than casual or playful moods.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif voice with heightened contrast for elegance and impact. It balances familiar, conventional proportions with sharper detailing to remain readable while adding a more luxurious, editorial finish.
In the sample text, the contrast creates bright internal whitespace and strong vertical emphasis, giving pages a crisp, high-definition look. Numerals and capitals read with a dignified presence suitable for prominent settings, while the lowercase maintains a familiar bookish texture.