Serif Normal Nymog 13 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, print focus, bracketed, transitional, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letters show strong vertical stress, compact lowercases with relatively small x-height, and a steady baseline rhythm. Terminals are mostly sharp and tapered rather than blunt, and counters stay open and well-defined at text sizes. Uppercase proportions feel broad and stately, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., i/l, c/e) through distinct serifs and entry strokes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and title pages, where the contrast and crisp serifs can add presence without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly literary, print-oriented feel. Its high-contrast detailing and tapered finishing strokes add a refined, slightly dramatic character that reads as formal and established rather than casual or contemporary.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif that borrows from classic print traditions: strong contrast, bracketed serifs, and sturdy roman construction. It aims to provide a familiar, authoritative typographic tone for editorial and literary settings while retaining enough sharpness for display use.
In the sample text, the spacing and color appear even, producing a clean paragraph texture with noticeable sparkle from the contrast and sharp serifs. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel (curved forms and varying widths), complementing the text serifs and reinforcing a classic book typography impression.