Serif Normal Numa 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quadriga' by Berthold, 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'ITC Giovanni' by ITC, and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazine, packaging, traditional, confident, formal, bookish, readability, authority, classicism, editorial voice, bracketed, oldstyle, soft serifs, round terminals, sturdy.
This serif shows strong thick–thin modulation with bracketed serifs and generously rounded curves. Capitals are broad and steady, with a crisp, slightly tapered feel at joins and terminals that keeps heavy strokes from looking blunt. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with a double-storey “a” and “g,” a relatively straight, vertical stress, and rounded bowls that read dark and even. Numerals are substantial and open, with clear shapes and a slightly oldstyle flavor in the curves and terminals.
This font works especially well for headlines, subheads, and display lines that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice. It can also serve in short-to-medium passages such as editorial layouts, book sections, pull quotes, and branded print materials where a darker typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, combining a traditional book-serif structure with a firm, emphatic color on the page. It feels authoritative and composed—more refined than rugged—well suited to settings where clarity and gravitas matter.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and a robust presence, aiming to deliver a familiar, literary voice while staying crisp and legible at larger sizes.
In text, the face builds a dense, confident texture with clear word shapes and strong vertical rhythm. The serifs are not overly sharp; their bracketing and soft transitions help maintain a smooth flow despite the pronounced contrast.