Serif Normal Pokev 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazine, branding, traditional, formal, bookish, authoritative, readability, authority, classic tone, editorial voice, strong presence, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, scotch-like, robust.
A robust text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and compact, firmly modeled letterforms. Serifs are bracketed and crisp, with a mix of wedge-like finishing and rounded, teardrop/ball terminals that give curves extra weight. Counters are moderately tight and the rhythm is steady, producing a dense, ink-strong color in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals feel sturdy and slightly monumental, while the lowercase maintains conventional proportions and clear, classical construction.
Well suited to editorial typography where a confident serif voice is needed, including magazine headlines, section openers, and pull quotes. Its strong, dark texture also works for book jackets, institutional branding, and display settings where classic credibility is desirable; in longer passages it will deliver a solid, traditional page color.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial and literary feel. Strong contrast and confident terminals convey seriousness and stability, making the face read as established and trustworthy rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, readable serif with extra presence—combining traditional letterfit and proportions with bold modeling and expressive terminals for strong typographic voice in editorial and display contexts.
Curved letters show strong stress and sculpted joins, and the heavier bottom weights (notably in bowls and shoulders) reinforce a grounded texture. The ampersand and punctuation sit comfortably in the same sturdy, classic style, supporting headline-like settings without looking ornamental.