Serif Normal Nymog 18 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond Premier' by Adobe, 'Goudy Old Style' by Bitstream, 'Agmena' and 'Agmena Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Goudy Old Style SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Goudy Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Goudy' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Goudy Series' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, publishing, branding, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, traditional.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a crisp, sculpted stroke profile. Curves and joins feel calligraphically informed, with tapered terminals and lively modulation that gives capitals a dignified presence and lowercase a slightly animated rhythm. Proportions are fairly traditional, with balanced bowls and moderate counters; spacing reads even in text while the letterforms retain distinctive, subtly flared details. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, presenting as sturdy and legible with old-style character in their curves and hooks.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and publishing, as well as editorial layouts where a classical, high-contrast texture is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and brand typography that aims for a traditional, cultivated voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed book typography and established editorial design. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a sense of formality and refinement without feeling overly ornate, making it read as confident and authoritative on the page.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, print-oriented feel—combining classical proportions with crisp contrast and bracketed serifs to deliver readability alongside an elevated, editorial personality.
In the text sample, the font maintains a steady vertical texture while the tapered joins and angled serifs create a gentle sparkle at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright, with punctuation and ampersand styled to match the crisp, classical serif language.