Serif Normal Nikaw 9 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book covers, elegant, formal, dramatic, vintage, elevated classic, display impact, editorial voice, refined branding, sharp serifs, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, sharply cut serifs. The letterforms feel broad and generously set, with strong horizontal emphasis in capitals like E, F, and T and expansive bowls in B, D, and O. Curves are smooth and somewhat sculpted, while terminals often finish in pointed, tapered wedges; several lowercase forms (notably a, g, y, and z) show lively, calligraphic inflections. Figures are similarly contrasty and stylized, with distinctive, flowing shapes in 2, 3, 5, and 9.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and prominent editorial settings where its contrast and crisp serifs can add authority and style. It can work for short-form text such as pull quotes or introductions, especially when given comfortable spacing and sufficient size for the hairlines to hold.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, mixing classic book-seriffiness with a touch of display flair. Its sharp finishing and dramatic contrast evoke fashion/editorial typography and a slightly vintage, old-world sophistication rather than a strictly utilitarian text voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic serif foundation with heightened contrast and distinctive terminals, aiming for a polished, attention-grabbing voice appropriate for editorial and display typography.
The design reads cleanly at large sizes, where the stroke contrast and pointed details are most visible. In dense settings, the thin hairlines and narrow joins may require careful size and printing conditions to keep the finer details from weakening.