Serif Normal Boled 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Degalena' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Black Strong' by Great Studio, 'Hola Delight' by Jafar07, 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype, and 'Prumo Banner' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, retro, storybook, friendly, confident, attention, warmth, nostalgia, personality, impact, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, soft corners, bulbous, calligraphic.
A very heavy serif with pronounced contrast and a distinctly rounded, almost soft-edged silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and often swell into ball-like terminals, giving strokes a sculpted, ink-trap-adjacent feel without sharp corners. Counters are relatively tight and oval, and joins are smooth and blunted, creating a consistent “poured” rhythm across letters. The overall texture is dense and dark, with lively internal shaping that keeps large sizes from feeling static.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and large-scale typography where its heavy color and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It fits well in packaging, editorial display, book covers, and branding that aims for a retro or whimsical voice; for long-form text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone reads playful and nostalgic, like a display serif adapted from vintage print and storybook titling. Its chunky forms and bouncing terminals convey warmth and approachability, while the contrast and serif detail add a hint of classic, slightly theatrical refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact with a memorable, characterful serif voice—combining high-contrast structure with softened terminals to feel bold yet friendly. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm for display settings over neutral, purely utilitarian text color.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and emphatic, while lowercase characters keep a rounded, buoyant cadence; together they create a distinctive, attention-grabbing color in text. Numerals share the same swollen terminals and compact interior spaces, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready look.