Serif Normal Nyraf 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, scholarly, authoritative, warm, impactful classic, text authority, heritage tone, display emphasis, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and strongly bracketed wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic modulation with rounded joins, full bowls, and a steady, readable rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are moderately open, terminals tend toward tapered or gently flared shapes, and the overall texture is dark and sturdy without feeling blocky. Figures align visually with the caps, maintaining the same weight and contrast for a cohesive text color.
Well-suited to editorial display and headline settings where a classic serif voice is desired with extra punch. It can also support book-cover typography, posters, and brand marks that need traditional credibility and high-impact letterforms.
The typeface conveys a traditional, bookish tone with an authoritative presence. Its bold, confident outlines and classic serif detailing suggest formality and trust, while the softened bracketing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif model by increasing presence and contrast while preserving familiar, literary proportions and serif construction. It prioritizes a strong typographic voice that reads as classic and dependable in display-led use.
In running text the font produces a strong, even color that favors larger sizes and short-to-medium line lengths. The contrast and tapered details add sparkle, while the heavier stems keep the page tone firm and emphatic.