Serif Normal Nymog 15 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goudy Old Style' by Bitstream, 'Goudy' by Linotype, 'Goudy Old Style SB' and 'Goudy Old Style SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Goudy Old Style' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, oldstyle.
A conventional text serif with sharply tapered, bracketed serifs and pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairlines. The letterforms have generous, slightly open counters and a steady vertical posture, while stroke terminals end in crisp wedge-like finishes that give the design a sculpted, print-oriented texture. Curves are smooth and full, with subtly calligraphic modulation visible across rounds and joins, producing an even rhythm in continuous reading. Numerals match the tone with sturdy verticals, fine hairlines, and clear serifed structure.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles thanks to its crisp contrast and sculpted serifs. The design’s formal, established tone makes it a natural fit for cultural institutions, publishing imprints, and classic brand systems.
The overall tone reads as classic and editorial, with a confident, literary seriousness. Its high-contrast detailing and crisp finishing cues evoke traditional book typography and institutional formality rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-centric serif that balances readability with a refined, high-contrast presence. Its controlled modulation and consistent serif logic suggest a focus on delivering a familiar, authoritative typographic color for editorial and book settings.
The serif treatment stays consistent across caps and lowercase, creating a coherent page color in the sample text. A slightly generous width and ample internal space help prevent the strong contrast from feeling fragile, especially at larger text and display sizes.