Serif Normal Robeh 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, packaging, traditional, assertive, formal, vintage, impact, authority, readability, classic tone, display emphasis, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked, robust, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are open and generously proportioned, with broad capitals and sturdy vertical stems that create a dark, steady texture in paragraphs. Curves are lively and slightly sculpted, with occasional ball terminals and beak-like endings that add bite without becoming ornate. Numerals and lowercase share the same weighty presence, maintaining strong stroke contrast and crisp interior counters.
This face is well suited to headlines, editorial typography, and title settings where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text in print-like layouts, especially when the goal is a bold, classic voice for book jackets, posters, or packaging.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, projecting authority and tradition with a slightly vintage flavor. Its strong contrast and confident serifs give it a dramatic, headline-forward voice while still reading as a conventional text serif.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with extra impact through strong contrast, broad proportions, and crisp, bracketed serifs. It aims for a classic reading tradition while adding enough sculptural detail to feel distinctive at display sizes.
In the sample text, the heavy color and wide stance produce impactful word shapes and clear punctuation. The design leans on sharp joins and energetic curves (notably in forms like Q, a, g, and y), which adds character while preserving a disciplined, print-oriented rhythm.