Serif Normal Pobas 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Princesa' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, classic, stately, formal, dramatic, editorial impact, classic refinement, display authority, heritage tone, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper to sharp points. Strokes alternate between heavy stems and hairline joins, giving the letterforms a sculpted, chiseled rhythm. The capitals are broad and commanding, with triangular and beak-like terminals in places, while the lowercase balances sturdy bowls with pinched, tapered joins and occasional ball terminals (notably on forms like j and g). Counters are relatively compact and the overall texture is dark and authoritative, with careful modulation that reads as display-forward even when set in paragraphs.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and large-size editorial typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers, luxury or heritage branding, and poster titling that needs gravitas and presence; for extended reading, it will feel most comfortable at generous sizes and spacing.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial seriousness with a hint of theatrical flair from its extreme contrast and sharp finishing details. It feels established and prestigious, suited to messaging that benefits from authority, heritage, and a deliberately emphatic tone.
The design appears aimed at a conventional serif voice with elevated contrast and refined terminal detailing, combining classic proportions with more dramatic modulation for impact. It prioritizes authoritative display readability and an engraved, editorial polish over a neutral, purely text-first texture.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing heavy curves with thin connecting strokes; several figures show distinctive, angled entry/exit strokes that reinforce a hand-influenced, engraved impression. In text, the strong contrast produces pronounced rhythm and sparkle, with punctuation and terminals contributing to a lively, slightly ornate color.