Serif Normal Nybun 14 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Geller' by Ludka Biniek, 'Accia Moderato' by Mint Type, and 'Octava' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, classic readability, strong presence, print tradition, display emphasis, bracketed, wedge serifs, ink-trap feel, crisp, robust.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and generous proportions. Serifs are clearly bracketed with wedge-like terminals that give the strokes a carved, slightly calligraphic finish. Curves are full and weighty, counters are relatively open for the darkness of the color, and joins show a subtle sculpted/ink-trap feel in places (notably around bowls and shoulders). The overall rhythm is steady and text-oriented, with strong vertical emphasis and a confident baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, title pages, and editorial display where a dark, classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for short text blocks (introductions, pull quotes, captions) when strong contrast and a traditional texture are appropriate, and it will hold up well in print-oriented branding such as packaging or certificates.
The tone is classic and authoritative, evoking book typography and newspaper/editorial tradition. Its heavy color and crisp detailing read as serious and institutional, while the slightly softened, bracketed shaping keeps it approachable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif pushed toward stronger display impact: maintaining familiar, readable constructions while increasing weight, contrast, and serif presence for a more commanding page color.
Uppercase forms are compact and stately, with a prominent, traditional-looking Q tail and a solid, symmetrical W. Lowercase shows a robust, oldstyle-like energy in the bowl-and-stem relationships and a confident, rounded dot on i/j. Numerals are substantial and clear, with a distinctive, curled terminal on the 2 and strong round forms in 6/8/9.