Serif Normal Poluf 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, readable authority, editorial impact, classic refinement, bracketed, hairline serifs, large x-height, open counters, crisp edges.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy vertical stems and noticeably finer connecting strokes, creating a crisp light–dark rhythm across words. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with fine hairline terminals that stay clean even at large display sizes. Uppercase proportions feel broad and steady, while the lowercase shows compact, rounded bowls and clear counters; overall spacing reads slightly generous, supporting strong horizontal flow. Numerals and capitals share the same emphatic weight distribution, giving headings a dense, ink-rich presence with refined details at joins and terminals.
This face works especially well for headlines and subheads in editorial layouts, where its strong contrast and sharp serif detailing create impact and hierarchy. It is also well suited to book covers, magazine mastheads, and poster typography that needs a classic, authoritative tone.
The design projects a classic, editorial seriousness with a touch of theatrical contrast. It feels confident and traditional rather than playful, communicating formality and authority while still reading as polished and contemporary in its crisp finishing.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional text-serif voice with elevated contrast for stronger display presence. Its intention seems to balance traditional serif cues—bracketed serifs and steady proportions—with a bolder, more dramatic texture for modern editorial use.
The contrast is consistent across the alphabet, with vertical emphasis and restrained curvature in many letterforms. The texture in paragraph-like lines looks dark and even, suggesting it is especially at home when set with comfortable tracking and ample leading to let the thin parts breathe.