Serif Normal Lilen 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, headlines, academic, branding, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, formal, text setting, editorial clarity, traditional tone, print elegance, bracketed, sharp serifs, tight spacing, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a noticeable contrast between thick stems and thin hairlines. The letterforms show moderate proportions with a compact, steady rhythm and relatively tight sidebearings in text. Capitals are stately and evenly weighted, while lowercase maintains clear, upright structure with rounded bowls and tapered terminals. Numerals align well with the text color, with smooth curves and strong vertical stress.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, as well as for section heads and pull quotes that benefit from strong contrast. It can also serve in academic or institutional materials and traditional branding systems that need a dependable, cultivated typographic base.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking editorial and institutional credibility. Its sharp serifs and higher contrast add a refined, slightly formal character that feels suited to established, print-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a reliable, conventional text serif with a refined finish—aiming for readability and familiarity while adding crispness through contrast and sharp, bracketed serifs.
In the text sample the face produces a dark, confident color, with punctuation and dots reading clearly at display sizes. The contrast and fine details suggest it will look best when given enough size or print resolution to preserve the hairlines and delicate joins.