Serif Normal Nylah 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fulmar' by CAST, 'Amariya' by Monotype, 'Elgraine' by Nasir Udin, and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form, branding, literary, formal, classic, authoritative, text reading, classic revival, editorial voice, heritage tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, tapered strokes, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs throughout. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic taper, with rounded joins and occasional ball terminals in the lowercase. Proportions feel generously set, with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm; capitals are sturdy and stately, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar forms. Numerals appear oldstyle, integrating smoothly with running text rather than standing as lining figures.
Well suited to book typography, essays, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve editorial headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-oriented branding that benefits from a composed, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting seriousness and credibility. Its crisp contrast and refined finishing details add a slightly theatrical, old-world elegance without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif with enough contrast and finishing nuance to feel cultivated in print-like settings. It aims for familiarity and readability while adding character through tapered strokes and rounded terminal details.
Uppercase forms show classical serif construction with moderate flare and gentle bracketing, while the lowercase includes distinctive details such as a two-storey “g,” a curved-tail “y,” and a lively “j” descender. The texture in paragraphs reads dark and confident, suggesting it is meant to hold up well at typical text sizes as well as in stronger editorial settings.