Serif Normal Nilaz 13 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Kahana' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, assertive, traditional, stately, dramatic, impact, authority, heritage, display emphasis, classic feel, bracketed, ball terminals, soft joins, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with broad proportions and a firmly upright stance. The serifs are clearly bracketed and often flare into wedge-like feet, giving strokes a sculpted, engraved feel rather than a slabby one. Bowls and counters are relatively compact for the overall weight, and many joins show softened transitions that keep the texture from looking rigid. Uppercase forms read monumental and steady, while lowercase carries pronounced ball terminals and rounded, slightly pinched curves that add movement and help distinguish letters at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, posters, and other display contexts where a commanding serif voice is needed. It can also work for branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, authoritative tone, especially in short phrases and titling rather than long, continuous text.
The tone is confident and traditional, with a headline-forward presence that feels editorial and formal. Its combination of strong verticals and stylized terminals lends a slightly theatrical, poster-like character without leaving conventional serif territory.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif impression with extra emphasis and visual drama, combining traditional bracketed serifs with more expressive terminals and condensed counters to maintain clarity in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The overall rhythm is dense and dark, with thick stems and tight internal spaces creating a solid typographic color. Numerals appear sturdy and strongly shaped, matching the uppercase’s weight and breadth for impactful figure settings.