Serif Normal Poled 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry, 'Empira' by Hoftype, 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type, 'Mafra Headline' by Monotype, 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, dramatic, classic, formal, authoritative, impact, refinement, tradition, presence, bracketed, calligraphic, beaked, crisp, sculpted.
This is a high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a sculpted, calligraphic stroke model. Thick verticals and hairline connections create sharp tonal shifts, while terminals often finish in beak-like points and tapered joins. The letterforms feel slightly condensed in places with noticeably varied set-widths across the alphabet, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense black strokes and clean, open counters. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy and stately, with crisp edges and pronounced serif articulation that stays consistent across the set.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display editorial settings where contrast and serif detail can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers and poster typography that benefits from a classic, high-impact voice.
The font conveys a confident, editorial tone—classic and formal, with a touch of drama from its strong contrast and sharp finishing details. It suggests tradition and authority, making the text feel emphatic and headline-forward rather than quiet or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with elevated contrast and refined detailing, prioritizing strong presence and typographic character. Its sculpted serifs and pointed terminals are geared toward expressive, authoritative typography in prominent sizes.
In the sample text, the dark color and crisp hairlines create a lively texture at larger sizes, while tightly curved joins and delicate connectors add visual sparkle. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with clear ascenders/descenders, and the overall spacing and contrast produce a distinctly “printed” feel.