Serif Normal Nilin 6 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, posters, storybook, vintage, formal, witty, literary, traditional tone, add character, print feel, display clarity, bracketed, flared, bulbous, soft, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with compact, rounded counters and pronounced contrast between thick stems and thin hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into soft, wedge-like terminals, giving strokes a slightly calligraphic, inked quality rather than a rigid, geometric finish. The overall drawing favors generous curves and swelling joins, with a lively baseline rhythm and subtly varied letter widths that create a textured, old-style color in text. Numerals and lowercase show the same soft, tapered terminals and high-contrast modulation, maintaining a consistent, traditional texture across the set.
Well-suited to editorial design, book covers, and display typography where its high-contrast modulation and flared serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes and short-form text in print-like layouts, especially when a traditional serif voice with a touch of character is desired.
The tone feels literary and slightly whimsical—classic enough for book typography, but with enough softness and flourish to suggest storybook or vintage editorial styling. Its sharp hairlines and flared serifs add a formal, printlike presence, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, traditional serif foundation while adding personality through soft, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and rounded, swelling curves. It aims for a readable, classic voice that still feels distinctive in titles and featured text.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and active terminals produce a crisp sparkle at larger sizes, while the dense, rounded shapes create a dark, engaging texture. The distinctive flared finishing strokes and swelling curves are key identity features that stand out in headlines and short passages.