Serif Normal Jorak 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, packaging, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, robust, impact, tradition, hierarchy, print tone, authority, bracketed, crisp, compact, vertical stress, closed apertures.
A compact serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The serifs are bracketed and assertive, with squared terminals that keep the silhouettes crisp in display sizes. Counters tend to be relatively tight and apertures fairly closed, producing a dense, ink-rich rhythm. Uppercase forms read sturdy and columnar, while the lowercase keeps traditional proportions with a moderate x-height and clear ascenders/descenders.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium settings where a compact, assertive serif can deliver strong presence. It also fits editorial layouts, packaging, and poster work where a traditional tone and dense typographic color are desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial and institutional typography. Its dense texture and confident serifs convey seriousness and a slightly vintage, print-forward character rather than an airy contemporary feel.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif optimized for impact: a compact set with strong contrast, firm bracketing, and a disciplined, upright structure aimed at clear hierarchy and a classic editorial voice.
The numerals are weighty and prominent, matching the letters’ dense color and contributing to a strong typographic presence. In text settings, the compact spacing and closed shapes create a firm, deliberate cadence that favors emphasis and impact.