Serif Normal Nibab 10 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, classic emphasis, editorial presence, bookish tone, formal authority, bracketed, calligraphic, swashlike, oldstyle, rounded.
A robust serif with broad proportions and strongly modeled strokes. The letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation with smoothly bracketed serifs that flare into wedge-like terminals, giving a sculpted, ink-trap-free silhouette. Counters are generous and rounded, with a steady rhythm in text; the lowercase features traditional, oldstyle influences (notably the two-storey a) and a compact, sturdy feel. Numerals and capitals read as weighty and stable, with slightly softened joins and terminals that keep the overall texture dense but controlled.
Best suited for headlines, decks, and impactful editorial typography where a dense, traditional serif texture is desirable. It can also serve book covers, posters, and brand marks that need a classic, authoritative voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the stroke modeling and serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and institutional, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its weight and wide stance project confidence and gravitas, while the calligraphic shaping adds a touch of warmth rather than a purely mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif voice with heightened presence—combining classic, oldstyle construction with heavier, broader shapes for emphasis. The goal seems to be a familiar literary feel that still stands out strongly in display and editorial contexts.
In continuous setting, the heavy serifs and strong modulation create a dark, emphatic color that favors larger sizes and confident headlines. Curved letters (C, G, S, O) show smooth, swelling strokes, and the serifs tend toward triangular, flared ends that reinforce a classic, engraved-like presence.