Serif Normal Nyref 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, print color, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, robust, compact.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs, combining crisp verticals with softer, slightly calligraphic joins. The capitals are sturdy and compact, with clear wedge-like terminals and a traditional, slightly oldstyle stress visible in rounded forms. Lowercase shapes are rounded and weighty, with a relatively moderate x-height and generous, dark counters that keep forms recognizable at text sizes. Numerals follow the same text-seriffed logic, with strong presence and conventional proportions that align well with the uppercase rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong, classical serif is desired, including magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section titles. It can also work for book typography and long-form reading when set with comfortable leading, and it fits branding or packaging that aims for heritage, craft, or institutional credibility.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed books, academic publishing, and established institutions. Its dark color and confident serifs give it an authoritative voice, while the softened curves and bracketed details keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with enhanced weight and contrast to deliver a strong printed presence. It prioritizes familiar, time-tested letterforms and bracketed serif construction to create an authoritative, readable voice for editorial and literary contexts.
The face sets with a dense, even texture and a notably dark typographic color, making it especially impactful in headings and short blocks of copy. Curved letters show a gently modulated stress and smooth transitions, which helps maintain a refined feel despite the heavy presence.