Serif Normal Poluk 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eschaton' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, pull quotes, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, formal, impact, heritage, authority, bracketed, sculpted, flared, beaked, ball terminals.
This serif has a strongly sculpted, display-forward construction with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, with sturdy verticals and sharply tapered joins that create a chiseled, engraved feel. The lowercase is compact and weighty, with rounded bowls, firm shoulders, and occasional ball terminals (notably on forms like the single-story “a” and the “j”), giving the texture a lively, slightly calligraphic bite. Numerals are similarly robust and old-style leaning in their curves, with clear thick–thin transitions and substantial foot serifs, producing a dense, dark rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where impact is desired—magazine or newspaper-style headlines, book-cover titling, posters, and brand marks that benefit from a traditional serif voice. It can also work for large pull quotes or section openers, where its dense color and crisp contrast remain legible.
The overall tone reads classic and assertive, with a strong editorial presence and a touch of theatrical drama. Its high-energy contrast and broad stance suggest heritage and authority while still feeling punchy and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading voice with heightened drama and weight, combining classical proportions with sculpted detailing for strong display performance.
Counters are relatively tight at this weight, so the face builds a bold, inky color on the page. Sharp internal notches and tapered beaks (e.g., in letters like K, R, and G) add sparkle and help maintain definition despite the heavy strokes.