Serif Normal Nynab 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville', 'Baskerville No. 2', 'Baskerville WGL', and 'Imperial' by Bitstream and 'Res Publica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, reports, headlines, authoritative, traditional, bookish, serious, refined, readability, gravitas, editorial tone, classic styling, strong emphasis, bracketed serifs, crisp, dark color, formal.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that read as classic and conventional. Proportions are generously set with broad capitals and open counters, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm and a moderate x-height. The overall color on the page is dark and emphatic, with sharp joins and tapered terminals that reinforce a refined, print-oriented character.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, newspapers, and long-form articles where a firm, traditional tone is desired. It can also serve effectively for book interiors, reports, and institutional communications, and it has the mass and contrast to work in headings, subheads, and display-sized emphasis in print and high-resolution digital layouts.
This typeface projects a confident, editorial voice with a traditional, bookish tone. Its strong contrast and weight give it a formal, authoritative presence that feels suited to serious communication rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, classical reading experience while adding extra emphasis through strong stroke contrast and substantial weight. It aims for dependable legibility in paragraph settings, with enough presence to carry headlines and pull quotes without losing its conventional text-serif identity.
The numerals appear sturdy and clear, matching the heavy text color and maintaining consistent contrast with the letters. In the sample text, spacing and rhythm hold together well across mixed case, suggesting a stable texture for paragraph composition.