Serif Normal Nikem 3 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, refined, classic, stylish, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed serifs, hairline joints, pointed terminals, teardrop joins, swash-like caps.
A high-contrast serif with expansive, horizontally oriented proportions and crisp, sculpted detailing. Thick stems sit against hairline connections and sharp, triangular cuts, creating a chiseled look with pronounced modulation. Serifs are bracketed but often taper into pointed, blade-like terminals, and many joins resolve into teardrop-like counters or wedge-shaped notches. The uppercase reads bold and formal with broad, flaring forms, while the lowercase is more compact with clear, open counters and a steady, upright rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and large-scale editorial typography where its contrast and carved details can remain crisp. It works well for magazine covers, luxury branding, event posters, and book or album titles, and can be paired with a calmer text face for longer passages.
The overall tone is theatrical and upscale—confident, decorative, and editorial rather than purely utilitarian. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast give it a fashion-forward, headline-centric personality with a hint of vintage display serif flair.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif structure with attention-grabbing, display-grade detailing—using sharp terminals, exaggerated modulation, and wide proportions to project sophistication and impact.
Round letters (C, O, Q) emphasize wide bowls and tight, bright inner counters, while diagonals and intersections (K, V, W, X) feature distinctive incised cuts that heighten sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with stylized curves and pointed finishing strokes that keep them visually consistent with the capitals.