Serif Normal Nymek 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold, 'Ethos' by Fonts With Love, and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, traditional, authoritative, formal, literary, text workhorse, classic revival, editorial clarity, headline support, bracketed, ball terminals, scotch-like, robust, crisp.
This serif typeface shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and a vertical, steady stance with a pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are generously rounded with slightly flattened joins, and many terminals resolve into soft ball or teardrop shapes, giving the strokes a finished, ink-trap-free feel. Uppercase proportions are classic and compact, with broad bowls (B, D, O) and clear interior counters, while the lowercase maintains a conventional rhythm and moderate apertures that stay readable at text sizes. Numerals appear oldstyle-influenced in spirit—rounded forms with firm serifs and strong contrast—matching the text color and density of the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice and strong text color are desired. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles that need a traditional, authoritative presence without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a bookish, editorial character. Its weight and contrast communicate authority and seriousness, while the rounded terminals add a slightly warm, old-world refinement rather than a sharp, modern severity.
The design appears intended as a conventional, workhorse text serif with elevated contrast and classic detailing, aiming to deliver a dependable reading rhythm while offering enough weight and finishing to hold its own in editorial display settings.
The face produces a dark, even texture in paragraphs, with clear word shapes and strong vertical emphasis. The serifs and terminals are consistent across cases, helping headlines feel cohesive with body copy, and the italic is not shown so the impression remains firmly roman-centric.