Serif Normal Pokah 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mangan' by Hoftype, 'Carmensin' by Rafael Jordan, and 'Christel' by Stereotypes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classical, formal, dramatic, impact, prestige, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed, sharp, tapered, crisp, robust.
This serif displays a strong, high-contrast build with sturdy vertical stems and sharply thinning hairlines. Serifs are clearly bracketed and moderately long, giving the letterforms a crisp, carved finish while keeping joins smooth rather than slab-like. Counters are compact and the overall texture is dark and steady, with clear stroke modulation visible in bowls, arms, and cross-strokes. Numerals and capitals read as solid, poster-ready shapes, while the lowercase maintains conventional proportions and a steady baseline rhythm.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine covers, posters, and branding that benefits from a traditional serif with strong visual authority. It can also work for short-form text such as intros, subheads, and captions when a bold, classical texture is desired.
The overall tone feels authoritative and traditional, with a dramatic edge created by the pronounced contrast and firm serifing. It suggests classic publishing and institutional voice—confident, formal, and slightly theatrical—well suited to statements that need weight and presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif voice with heightened impact: familiar proportions and readable forms paired with strong contrast and crisp serifing to project confidence and prestige in display and editorial contexts.
In text, the heavy color and contrast can create strong emphasis and a tight, impactful page tone, especially at larger sizes. The design’s crisp terminals and pronounced modulation make it particularly noticeable in headlines and pull-quote settings where the sharp details have room to breathe.