Serif Normal Polaw 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, formal, confident, classic, dramatic, editorial authority, premium tone, classic readability, display impact, bracketed, curly serifs, beaked terminals, ball terminals, large x-height.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with thick verticals and hairline joins, paired with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a crisp, upright stance. The letterforms feel generously proportioned, with sturdy bowls and a relatively large lowercase presence, giving the text a dense, emphatic color. Terminals often finish with beak-like or softly curved details, and several characters (notably in the lowercase) show ball terminals and sculpted joins that add a traditional, carved quality. Numerals and capitals share the same weighty rhythm, producing a strong, authoritative silhouette at display sizes while remaining structured and consistent in paragraphs.
Best suited for headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other editorial display work where high contrast and strong serifs can provide presence. It can also support book-cover titling and brand wordmarks that want a traditional, authoritative feel, and it remains coherent in short paragraphs when set with adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—serious, established, and a bit theatrical due to the high contrast and assertive serifs. It evokes the voice of traditional publishing and institutional communications, with a confident, slightly ornate finish rather than a minimalist one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with elevated contrast and expressive terminal detailing, balancing readability with a more dramatic, premium editorial character. It aims to project authority and tradition while offering enough distinctive shaping to stand out in display typography.
Curves are full and rounded, with a noticeable emphasis on vertical stress and crisp hairline connections in places like S, C, and the diagonal joins. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests this style is optimized for impactful roman setting where the sharp contrast and sculpted terminals can read clearly.