Serif Normal Nymat 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, sculpted.
A classic serif with strong thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed, wedge-like serifs that feel cut and slightly calligraphic. The capitals are steady and dignified, with crisp joins and tapered terminals; rounds show a gentle diagonal stress. The lowercase has a traditional, readable build with a two-storey a and g, compact apertures, and a lively rhythm created by subtly varied curves and terminals. Numerals are proportional and text-oriented, with moderate contrast and distinctive shapes that harmonize with the letters.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also fits formal branding, certificates, and invitations, and can serve as a strong display serif for headlines when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting trust and formality without feeling cold. Its calligraphic inflection and tapered serifs add a touch of warmth and elegance, giving it a refined, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a classic model, combining high-contrast elegance with sturdy, familiar proportions for reliable typographic color across paragraphs and headings.
In continuous text, the face maintains a dark, even color while still letting the contrast and bracketed serifs provide texture. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates an upright style with punctuation and an ampersand that match the sharp, sculpted terminal treatment.