Serif Normal Modiy 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, impact, readability, tradition, authority, print tone, bracketed, crisp, modulated, open counters, stately.
This serif features strong stroke modulation with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Proportions are generous and sturdy, with broad capitals, open counters, and a steady, upright stance that reads clearly at larger sizes. Curves are smoothly modeled and terminals are clean, giving the letterforms a polished, print-like finish. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic, with rounded forms (like 3, 8, 9) showing deep bowls and sharp joins.
Well-suited to headlines and display typography where strong contrast and sturdy serifs can carry authority—such as magazine titles, book covers, cultural posters, and brand marks that want a classic voice. It can also work for short-form editorial text and pull quotes where a darker typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, projecting an editorial seriousness with a refined, bookish presence. Its bold color and high contrast add a touch of drama, making it feel assertive and institutional without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif that delivers a familiar, print-centric voice with extra weight for emphasis. It balances traditional serif structure with a bold, attention-getting presence for editorial and display settings.
In text, the heavy weight produces a dense typographic color and strong word shapes, while the crisp serifs and clear interior spaces help maintain legibility. The design feels optimized for impact and clarity rather than delicacy, with consistent modulation across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.