Serif Normal Nydul 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, formal, bookish, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, impact, print tone, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals, vertical stress.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that taper into wedge-like terminals. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle construction with vertical stress and rounded joins, producing a lively but controlled rhythm. Counters are moderately compact, and the heavier stems give the face strong typographic color at text sizes. Numerals appear in an oldstyle style with varied heights and several descending forms.
Well suited to editorial headlines and subheads where strong contrast and substantial serifs can carry presence on the page. It can also serve in book and long-form settings when a darker, more assertive text color is desired, and it can lend a traditional, premium feel to packaging or label-style typography.
The overall tone is classical and literary, leaning toward an authoritative, traditional voice. Its energetic contrast and sculpted serifs add a touch of editorial drama while remaining rooted in familiar book typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra weight and contrast to improve impact and clarity in print-like layouts. Its oldstyle cues and sculpted terminals suggest a goal of combining classical readability with a more emphatic, display-friendly texture.
Several characters display soft, rounded finishing details (including ball-like terminals in places) that temper the otherwise weighty presence. The lowercase has a sturdy, slightly condensed feel in words, helping maintain density and emphasis without appearing overly decorative.