Serif Normal Nymur 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, authority, traditionality, editorial tone, refinement, bracketed, transitional, stately, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with a predominantly vertical stress and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and fairly sharp, giving the outlines a clean, traditional rhythm while keeping joins smooth rather than abrupt. Capitals feel sturdy and slightly generous in footprint, while lowercase forms are compact with a clear, conventional skeleton; counters are open enough to remain legible at text sizes. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) are refined and slightly calligraphic, and the overall spacing reads steady and composed in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where contrast and tradition are desirable, such as magazines, book typography, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding where a classic serif voice is needed without looking ornamental.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a formal, editorial presence. Its contrast and crisp finishing lend a sense of polish and authority, suggesting traditional publishing and established institutions rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, high-contrast finish—aiming for clarity, authority, and a familiar literary texture. It balances crisp details with stable proportions to remain readable while still feeling elevated in display settings.
The numerals share the same contrast and serif treatment as the letters, with rounded figures that keep a traditional feel. The lowercase includes familiar text-seriffed cues—such as a two-storey a and a single-storey g—supporting comfortable reading rhythms in paragraphs and headlines alike.