Serif Normal Nyref 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, text color, warmth, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, oldstyle numerals, moderate stress.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, bracketed serifs, and a generally vertical stance. The letterforms show rounded joins and softened terminals, with several ball/teardrop endings (notably in the lowercase) that give the design a slightly calligraphic finish. Proportions feel traditional with moderate apertures and a compact, readable lowercase; the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a text-oriented rhythm.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging copy that benefits from a traditional, high-contrast look.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and familiarity without feeling austere. Its softened terminals add a touch of warmth, making it feel suited to established, literary contexts rather than overtly modern branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literature-forward serif voice with extra weight and contrast for strong typographic color. Details like bracketed serifs and ball terminals suggest an aim to balance authority with approachability in continuous reading and prominent titles.
In display sizes the heavy main strokes and high contrast create a confident presence, while the interior spaces remain clear enough for sustained reading. The mix of strong serifs and rounded terminals produces a distinctive texture that reads as traditional but not rigid.