Serif Normal Pobom 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, authoritative, dramatic, formal, impact, refinement, tradition, authority, display text, bracketed, teardrop, ball terminals, oldstyle, calligraphic.
This typeface is a bold, high-contrast serif with a distinctly oldstyle stress and bracketed wedge serifs. Strokes show strong modulation, with thick verticals and tapered, calligraphic joins that create lively interior shapes. Terminals frequently finish in rounded/teardrop forms, and several letters (notably in the lowercase) show softly swelling curves and slightly cupped serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. Proportions are generous and somewhat wide, giving capitals a sturdy stance and keeping counters open at display sizes.
This font suits headlines, subheads, magazine/editorial layouts, and book-cover typography where a traditional serif voice with strong contrast is desired. It also works well for posters and branding that need a formal, established tone and bold presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly theatrical weight and contrast that reads as serious and upscale. It suggests traditional publishing and institutional voice, but with enough calligraphic movement to feel expressive rather than strictly bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with amplified contrast and weight for impactful reading at larger sizes. Its calligraphic detailing and bracketed serifs aim to provide a refined, traditional character while maintaining strong visual authority in display settings.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and sharp serifs create strong word shapes and clear emphasis, especially in titles and short lines. At very large sizes the sharp tapers and ball-like terminals become prominent stylistic features; in longer passages the weight and contrast make the texture dense, favoring spacious leading and comfortable line lengths.