Serif Normal Polom 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type, 'Cotford' by Monotype, 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial display, brand marks, classic, confident, editorial, heritage, dramatic, display impact, classic authority, print flavor, decorative emphasis, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, swash-like curves, tight counters.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and strong thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show compact interior counters and a robust, sculpted silhouette, with rounded curves that often terminate in teardrop/ball-like details (notably in several lowercase forms). Stems are sturdy and vertical, while joins and serifs feel carved rather than geometric, giving the set a traditional, engraved rhythm. Proportions are generous in width with clearly differentiated shapes between round and straight-sided glyphs, and numerals share the same bold, ornamental serif treatment.
Best suited for headlines, posters, book covers, and editorial display where bold serif character and high contrast can carry the visual hierarchy. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, emphatic voice, especially in short phrases or titling.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a slightly theatrical, old-world flavor driven by the weight, contrast, and expressive terminals. It reads as confident and headline-forward, suggesting classic print culture rather than minimalist modernism.
The font appears intended as a conventional serif display with amplified weight and contrast, combining traditional construction with decorative terminal gestures to create a striking, print-forward texture.
The design’s heavy weight and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the contrast and terminal details remain clear. The sample text shows a dense, impactful texture with strong word shapes and an assertive typographic presence.