These high-contrast serif types, which were particularly popular in the 1970s, have witnessed a resurgence in popularity lately. With hairlines even finer than Ivar Display and letters spaced as closely as possible, Ivar Nostalgi looks—indeed—nostalgic and gives a sense of déjà-vu: although it is an original design, you get this...

Rather than being a revival, Ivar is strongly influenced by the grace and sturdy construction of Times. The typeface stands on the shoulders of giants: the design refers to the dependable text faces from the mid-1900s, which in turn were rooted in classic designs from the 16th and 17th century....