Serif Normal Nybiw 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' and 'Imperial' by Bitstream, 'Gazette' by Linotype, 'Core Serif N' by S-Core, and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, packaging, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, heritage, impact, convention, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, compact, ink-trap-like.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and firmly bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly compact, with crisp terminals and confident vertical stress. Lowercase forms are sturdy and readable, with a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and rounded counters that stay open despite the heavy weight. The numerals are strong and conventional, with ample presence and clear differentiation; overall spacing reads even and text color is dark and uniform.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, newspaper-style layouts, and book work where a traditional serif voice is desired. The heavy, high-contrast color also fits display roles like cover lines, posters, and packaging, especially when a classic, established feel is important.
The font conveys a classic, authoritative tone associated with books, newspapers, and institutional communication. Its strong contrast and traditional detailing add a sense of seriousness and heritage, while the weight gives it a confident, attention-holding voice.
Designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra weight and contrast for stronger presence. The intent appears to balance traditional proportions and familiar letterforms with a darker typographic color that holds up in prominent editorial and display settings.
Serifs and joins show smooth bracketing rather than sharp, unconnected wedges, helping large sizes feel polished and text sizes stay cohesive. The sample text shows consistent rhythm and sturdy word shapes, with punctuation and dots rendered as solid, prominent marks that match the overall color.