Serif Normal Nikan 10 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, authoritative, editorial impact, classic authority, premium tone, display elegance, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with broad, stately proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are sharp and elegantly bracketed, with tapered terminals that read as slightly calligraphic rather than geometric. The forms feel expansive and open, with large interior counters and a steady baseline rhythm; curves are smooth and weighty while joins and apexes stay crisp. Lowercase shows traditional text proportions with clear differentiation and sturdy stems, while capitals are wide and imposing, giving the face a strong display presence even at paragraph settings.
Best suited to headlines, magazine mastheads, book covers, and other editorial display applications where contrast and wide proportions can shine. It can also work for premium branding and formal communications, especially where a classic serif voice is desired and line spacing can accommodate its strong vertical rhythm.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, combining classic bookish credibility with a dramatic, high-contrast sparkle. It suggests refinement and tradition, leaning toward a premium, institution-like voice that still feels expressive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading of elegance and authority, amplified for display impact through expansive proportions and pronounced contrast. It aims to balance classic text-serif conventions with a more theatrical, attention-forward presence.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and wide capitals create a bold typographic color, while the lowercase remains legible through generous counters and clear serif cues. Numerals appear similarly high-contrast and sturdy, matching the confident, engraved-like impression of the letters.