Serif Normal Nynab 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville', 'Baskerville No. 2', and 'Baskerville WGL' by Bitstream; 'ITC New Baskerville' by ITC; 'Baskerville', 'Baskerville LT', and 'Baskerville LT Cyrilic' by Linotype; 'Baskerville Neo' by Storm Type Foundry; and 'Baskerville Handcut' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, packaging, traditional, authoritative, formal, literary, editorial voice, classic tone, print presence, readable display, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, large serifs, bookish.
A robust serif with generous, bracketed serifs and a strong thick–thin modulation. The letterforms feel broadly proportioned with open counters and a steady, upright posture, while terminals often finish in rounded, ball-like shapes (notably on forms like the lowercase a, c, f, and g). Curves are smooth and full, joins are clean, and the overall rhythm is even and confident, giving the face a substantial, print-oriented presence. Numerals appear oldstyle in character, with varied heights and traditional shaping that blends naturally with lowercase text.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography where a traditional serif voice is desirable. It also fits editorial and publishing contexts—magazine features, book jackets, and branded print materials—where a sturdy, classic texture and authoritative tone support readability and presence.
The font conveys a classic, established tone—serious and editorial rather than decorative. Its weighty color and traditional detailing suggest credibility and heritage, with a slightly warm, bookish softness from the rounded terminals and generous curves.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif that balances classic proportions with assertive weight and crisp contrast. Its traditional details—bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and oldstyle-looking numerals—aim to deliver a familiar, trustworthy typographic voice for editorial and display use.
The combination of sturdy serifs, pronounced contrast, and roomy internal spaces creates strong word shapes at display and subhead sizes. In the samples, the punctuation and capitals hold their weight well, supporting emphatic, headline-like typography without feeling overly ornate.