Serif Normal Nybah 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, pull quotes, posters, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, authority, readability, tradition, impact, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed wedge serifs that give the strokes a carved, calligraphic feel. The proportions are generously set with ample counters and a steady, upright stance; round letters stay open while verticals carry most of the weight. Curves transition smoothly into stems, and terminals often finish with a slight flare, producing a lively rhythm that remains controlled and legible. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and evenly colored, with clear, traditional shapes suited to prominent setting.
Well suited to editorial headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and other typographic moments where a traditional serif needs to carry authority and presence. It also works for formal communications and print pieces that benefit from a classic, high-impact texture, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and assured, projecting a bookish, institutional confidence. Its strong contrast and decisive serifs add a sense of ceremony and emphasis, making the voice feel formal, established, and slightly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text serif with extra weight and contrast for strong, attention-holding typography. It emphasizes classic letter construction and familiar serif detailing while aiming for a richer, more emphatic page color in display and headline contexts.
In the text sample, the heavy strokes and sharp serifs create a dark, emphatic texture at larger sizes, while the open counters help keep forms readable. The lowercase has a classic, oldstyle-leaning energy with lively joins and a slightly animated silhouette, which can add character in display sizes while still reading as conventional for text-oriented serif work.