Serif Normal Nanu 6 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Contane Text' and 'Empira' by Hoftype, 'Basilia' by Linotype, 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type, 'Carot Display' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, formal, classic, refined, authoritative, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, refined display, bracketed, transitional, sharp, crisp, high-contrast.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast build with strong vertical stress and relatively delicate hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, giving terminals a polished, bookish finish rather than a blunt slab feel. Proportions lean slightly wide, with ample counters and steady spacing that keeps the texture open in continuous text. Uppercase forms read sturdy and poised, while the lowercase balances round bowls with clean, straight stems; punctuation and numerals follow the same sharp, disciplined rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial design such as magazines, book typography, and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from crisp contrast and a traditional typographic tone.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, conveying confidence and tradition with a refined, contemporary sharpness. Its contrast and upright stance suggest authority and clarity, making it feel at home in serious, curated contexts rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif with elevated contrast and a polished finish—aiming to combine classical reading familiarity with a sharper, more modern presence on the page.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent vertical rhythm and clear word shapes, with crisp joins and well-controlled curves that help preserve legibility even as hairlines thin out. The numerals appear lining and text-friendly, matching the capital height and overall color of the design.