Serif Normal Nilum 1 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, traditional, formal, robust, classic text, strong presence, editorial voice, heritage feel, print emphasis, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, sturdy, calligraphic.
A sturdy serif with pronounced stroke modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The forms are wide-set with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm, giving the letters a grounded, deliberate presence. Curves on rounds (C, O, e) are smooth and open, while terminals and serifs remain crisp, with subtly calligraphic joins that keep the texture lively in paragraphs. Numerals match the weight and width of the letters, reading clearly with strong top/bottom structures.
Well suited for headlines, editorial titling, and book-cover typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a confident, classic tone, and it holds up well in short blocks of text such as pull quotes and subheads.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial and bookish flavor. Its wide stance and strong serifs convey confidence and formality, while the lively contrast adds a slightly classic, crafted feel rather than a purely mechanical one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable serif look with extra presence from wide proportions and emphatic serifs. It prioritizes a strong page texture and recognizability, aiming for classic readability with a more commanding, display-friendly footprint.
In text, the color is dark and even, with prominent serifs creating a clear horizontal emphasis. The design favors clarity through broad shapes and open apertures, producing a solid, legible texture at display-to-subhead sizes.