Serif Normal Pokef 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, strong presence, classic tone, editorial impact, display clarity, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, flared strokes, wedge serifs.
A robust, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced modulation between thick stems and fine hairlines. The letterforms are relatively wide with a steady, upright axis and crisp, sculpted terminals—often finishing in teardrop or ball-like shapes on curves and joins. Counters are generous and open, while curves are taut and slightly calligraphic in their swelling and tapering, giving the face a confident, engraved feel. Numerals and capitals maintain a sturdy, even color in massed text, with sharp serifs and distinctive top/bottom flares that keep the rhythm lively.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial display where a strong serif voice is desired. It can also serve for book covers, cultural posters, and brand marks that aim for a classic, literary tone. In longer passages it produces a bold, emphatic texture, making it best for shorter text blocks, pull quotes, and titling rather than dense, small-size reading.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, pairing formality with a slightly dramatic, old-style flourish. It reads as confident and authoritative, with enough decorative terminal shaping to feel expressive without becoming ornamental. The texture suggests heritage publishing and headline typography where gravitas and clarity are both important.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional serif structure with heightened contrast and expressive terminal detailing, creating a strong display-capable text serif. It prioritizes confident presence and recognizable shapes, balancing traditional proportions with a more dramatic stroke modulation and sculpted serifs.
Several glyphs show signature teardrop/ball terminals and subtly cupped serifs that add character at larger sizes. The heavy verticals create strong word shapes, while the fine hairlines and sharp serifs produce a crisp edge that benefits from adequate size and contrast on the page.