Serif Normal Boret 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Edwald' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, posters, classic, scholarly, authoritative, traditional, literary, readability, editorial tone, print heritage, robust texture, bracketed, bulb terminals, oldstyle figures, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A sturdy serif design with generous width, rounded/bracketed serifs, and a softly modeled, medium-contrast stroke that reads as slightly inked rather than sharply carved. Terminals often end in subtle bulb shapes, and joins are smooth with a mildly cushioned feel. Counters are ample and open, with steady vertical stress and even rhythm across lines. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and gentle curves, matching the text tone.
Well suited to editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, from magazine features to book typography. The broad forms and sturdy detailing also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and display uses that benefit from a substantial, classic presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority without austerity. Its softened edges and fuller proportions add warmth and approachability, evoking traditional print and editorial typography.
Likely intended as a contemporary take on a conventional text serif: readable and durable in continuous text, while offering enough weight and width to carry strong typographic hierarchy in titles and emphasis.
The serif treatment tends toward rounded, bracketed feet and heads, giving a robust, slightly informal texture at larger sizes. Uppercase forms feel confident and broad, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and strong word-shape; the figures blend naturally into running text due to their oldstyle behavior.