Serif Normal Pomal 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType, 'Cotford' by Monotype, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, dramatic, editorial impact, classic refinement, premium tone, institutional voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, high-waist.
This serif face has strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation that gives strokes a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Curves are full and weighty while joins and terminals sharpen into crisp points, producing a lively, high-contrast rhythm. Capitals are broad and stately with confident spacing, and lowercase forms show compact counters and sturdy verticals, keeping the texture dense and emphatic. Numerals echo the same contrast and bracketing, with traditional, serifed forms and bold presence.
Best suited to display and larger text—headlines, pull quotes, magazine features, and cover typography—where the high contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging when a traditional, authoritative serif impression is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and tradition with a touch of drama. Its high-contrast sheen and sharp terminals create a refined, formal voice suited to established institutions and polished storytelling.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text serif with heightened contrast and assertive, wedge-bracketed serifs, yielding a strong editorial voice. It prioritizes impact and character while retaining familiar, classical proportions.
Several letters show distinctive, slightly flared wedges and angled terminals that add motion without becoming decorative. The heavy color and tight internal spaces suggest it will read best with comfortable tracking and generous leading, especially in longer settings.