Serif Normal Nymaf 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, elegant display, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, open counters, sharp terminals, transitional.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical axis. Strokes transition from hairline-thin joins to strong main stems, with clean, tapered terminals and neatly controlled curves. Proportions feel traditional and balanced: capitals are stately and wide enough for display, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and steady rhythm. Numerals show the same contrast and finishing, reading as conventional lining figures with careful curve-to-stem transitions.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors (particularly headings and section titles), and formal communication. It also fits branding and packaging that need a traditional, premium impression, and works effectively for headlines where its contrast and sharp serifs can carry visual authority.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, projecting editorial seriousness and a bookish, institutional confidence. Its sharp finishing and strong contrast add a touch of refinement that feels suited to established, traditional typography rather than casual or rustic settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with an elevated, classical finish. Its controlled modulation and traditional proportions suggest an aim toward dependable editorial use with enough elegance for display settings.
In the sample text, spacing and color appear even at larger sizes, with smooth modulation across rounded letters and a consistent serif treatment throughout. The design favors clarity and formality, with details that become especially noticeable in headlines and pull-quote sizes.