Serif Normal Maja 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Zenon' by CAST, 'Poynter Old Style' by Font Bureau, 'FF Kievit Serif' and 'FF Milo Serif' by FontFont, 'Thermal' by TipoType, and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, robust, formal, impact, tradition, readability, authority, display, bracketed, ball terminals, tapered, ink-trap hints, soft corners.
This serif design uses hefty, blocky stems paired with crisp, bracketed serifs and noticeable stroke modulation, producing a strong vertical rhythm and clear inside counters. Terminals frequently resolve into rounded or ball-like shapes, especially in the lowercase, lending a slightly softened finish to an otherwise sturdy structure. Curves are full and tight, with compact apertures and small cut-ins at joins that read like subtle ink-trap behavior at heavy weight. Numerals are similarly bold and compact, with strong contrast between thick and thin elements and stable, upright proportions.
It is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine spreads, and strong typographic posters where a bold serif voice is desired. The sturdy letterforms also make it a good candidate for branding, packaging, and title treatments that need a traditional yet impactful presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and assertive, like a headline face rooted in book and newspaper typography. Its weight and contrast convey seriousness and authority, while the rounded terminals add a touch of warmth rather than austerity.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif impression with maximum impact, combining traditional bracketed serifs and high contrast with heavy, compact forms for commanding display typography. Rounded terminals and small cut-ins suggest an effort to keep the dense weight readable and visually refined.
In the text sample, the dense color and narrow openings create a confident, poster-like texture at display sizes; in smaller settings it will read best with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing. The uppercase forms appear especially solid and monument-like, while the lowercase shows more personality through rounded terminals and lively curves.