Serif Normal Nemey 1 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book text, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, open counters, wide set, sharp terminals.
This serif face shows pronounced stroke contrast with a clear vertical stress and sharply finished, bracketed serifs. Proportions are generously set with broad capitals and spacious, open counters, creating an airy rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while horizontals are thin and crisp; joins and serifs feel carefully tapered rather than slab-like. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with a traditional double-storey a and g, and lining figures that echo the same contrast and serif treatment.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. The broad set and crisp contrast also work effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting a composed, institutional confidence. Its high-contrast drawing and refined serifs add a sense of ceremony and literary gravitas without tipping into ornamental display.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and generous widths, aiming for clarity and an elegant, print-like presence. Its consistent serif logic and measured rhythm suggest a focus on comfortable reading paired with a polished editorial character.
In the sample text the wide letterforms create a stately texture with clear word shapes and distinct punctuation. Diacritics are not shown; numerals appear lining and well-aligned, with elegant curves on 2, 3, 5, and 8 and sturdy verticals on 1 and 4.