Serif Normal Negum 8 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, old-world, dramatic, authoritative, craft, ceremonial, display focus, historic tone, strong presence, headline impact, brand character, wedge serifs, chiseled, faceted, angular, crisp terminals.
A serif design with a broad, generous set and a compact, dark texture. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with wedge-like serifs and pointed, chiseled terminals that create crisp edges and a carved impression. Curves tend to feel slightly squared or faceted, and the letterforms emphasize strong verticals and firm shoulders, producing a rhythmic, assertive color in text.
Well suited to titling, posters, packaging, and identity work where a classic or heritage-leaning voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes, chapter openers, and short editorial settings where a darker, more stylized serif texture is acceptable. For longer reading, it will likely be most comfortable at moderate sizes with generous spacing due to its strong terminals and dense color.
This face projects a sturdy, old-world seriousness with a slightly theatrical, medieval-leaning flavor. The sharp terminals and faceted curves add a hint of drama and craft, giving it a bold, declarative voice rather than a quiet, bookish one.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional, historic serif lettering while maintaining enough regularity for short passages. Its wide stance and sharp, wedge-like details prioritize presence and character, helping headings and emphasized text feel deliberate and iconic.
The figures and caps have a distinctly squared, shield-like construction, and the lowercase maintains the same carved terminal logic for a consistent texture. Overall spacing reads open and extended, contributing to a broad, imposing silhouette on the line.