Serif Normal Pobom 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Foreday Serif', 'Mafra Deck', and 'Mafra Headline' by Monotype; and 'Manier' by Piotr Łapa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, classical, dramatic, authoritative, stately, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, classical voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, high-waisted, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with a distinctly sculpted, calligraphic construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Serifs are sharp and often wedge-like with noticeable bracketing, giving joins a carved, chiseled feel rather than a purely rational one. Curves show deep ink-trap-like notches and tapered terminals, while horizontals and hairlines stay crisp against heavy vertical stems. Proportions are broad with ample internal counters, and the rhythm is assertive in display sizes, with compact apertures and strong, dark color in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titles where the dramatic contrast and sharp serifs can read as intentional styling. It can also support premium branding and poster work, especially when used with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing to preserve the fine details.
The overall tone feels classical and editorial, projecting authority and formality with a dramatic, high-fashion edge. Its sharp serifs and sculpted transitions suggest tradition and craft, while the pronounced contrast adds a sense of luxury and emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a carved, fashion-forward personality. It aims for strong typographic presence and editorial polish, prioritizing expressive details in terminals and joins to create a distinctive, high-impact texture.
The lowercase shows a compact, energetic texture with distinctive angular cuts in bowls and joins, and the dot on i/j appears as a rotated square (diamond), reinforcing the faceted theme. Numerals follow the same sharp, high-contrast logic, reading best when given sufficient size and spacing to let the fine strokes and notches stay clear.