Serif Normal Nikem 2 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, theatrical, luxurious, display impact, classic revival, ornamental detailing, premium tone, headline texture, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, swash tails, ball terminals, ink-trap cuts.
A wide, display-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are sharp and flared with small wedges and subtle bracketing, while many joins and terminals show deliberate cut-ins that create triangular notches and give counters a sculpted, faceted look. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, with generous bowls and strong horizontal strokes; lowercase is similarly weighty with a moderate x-height and compact, rounded counters. Several letters and figures feature decorative curls and sweeping tails, adding a slightly calligraphic finish without introducing slant.
Best suited for headlines, cover typography, and editorial display where its contrast, width, and carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging in contexts that benefit from a formal, historic, or theatrical voice, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and ceremonial, balancing classical bookish authority with a showy, almost gothic-tinged drama. Its high-contrast rhythm and stylized cuts suggest a premium, headline-first personality suited to statement typography rather than quiet body copy.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a conventional serif structure with heightened contrast and decorative terminal cuts, producing a classic-but-dramatized display serif. Its broad stance and sculpted counters prioritize visual impact and distinctive texture in short passages and titles.
Spacing appears intentionally open to accommodate the wide proportions, and the dramatic contrast makes fine strokes and interior cut-ins prominent at larger sizes. The numeral set follows the same sculpted logic, with curved forms and sharp internal notches that read as ornamental rather than purely utilitarian.