Serif Normal Nyref 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, bookish, formal, classic, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, print text, editorial tone, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a steady, upright stance. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, giving joins a smooth, carved quality rather than sharp mechanical corners. Counters are fairly open for a bold text face, while curves end in subtle ball-like terminals in several lowercase forms, adding warmth and a faint calligraphic bias. Spacing and rhythm read even in paragraph setting, with sturdy verticals and rounded bowls that keep the texture dense but controlled.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a strong serif texture is desirable. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative impression.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting reliability and seriousness without feeling cold. Its weight and contrast lend an authoritative voice suited to established institutions and print-forward design, while the softened terminals keep it approachable.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif with enough weight and contrast to hold up in demanding layouts. It aims to balance traditional proportions and familiar forms with subtle warmth in terminals and bracketing for comfortable, readable setting.
The numerals appear in a more traditional, text-oriented style (with varying heights), helping the face blend naturally into running copy. At display sizes the contrast and bracketed serifs become more prominent, giving headlines a confident, classic presence.