Serif Normal Nimes 7 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, robust, vintage, authoritative, rugged, dramatic, impact, nostalgia, display clarity, brand presence, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, ink-trap feel, flared terminals, high shoulder.
A heavy display serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and pronounced, bracketed wedge serifs. Strokes are mostly sturdy and uniform with modest modulation, while joins and interior corners show sharp, slightly notched shaping that reads like subtle ink traps or carved cuts. The forms are squared-off and blocky—especially in the bowls and shoulders—with a low, stable baseline presence and a strong horizontal emphasis in capitals. Lowercase maintains a fairly even rhythm, with wide, stout stems and short-to-medium extenders that keep the texture dense and dark at text sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a strong, wide serif can anchor a layout. It can also work for packaging and editorial titles that want a vintage or rugged feel, especially at larger sizes where the sharp interior shaping and serif detail remain clear.
The overall tone feels vintage and emphatic, evoking old signage, editorial headlines, and a slightly industrial, workmanlike character. Its crisp cuts and forceful weight suggest confidence and impact rather than delicacy, giving layouts a bold, no-nonsense voice with a touch of nostalgic charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional serif framework, combining wide, blocky letterforms with crisp, carved details for a sturdy, display-forward texture.
Capitals and numerals read particularly monumental due to their width and squared internal shapes; the ‘0’ is notably boxy, reinforcing the constructed, display-oriented personality. The font’s dense color and tight apertures can make long passages feel heavy, but it delivers strong presence in short bursts.