Serif Normal Make 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kresson Black' by BA Graphics; 'Velino Condensed Text' by Monotype; 'Hyperon', 'Orbi', and 'Selina' by ParaType; 'PF DIN Serif' by Parachute; and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, scholarly, stately, impact, formality, readability, heritage tone, print focus, bracketed, beaked, crisp, compact, calligraphic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that often finish with subtle beak-like terminals. The forms are compact and sturdy, with strong vertical stress and rounded bowls that hold their shape at heavier text sizes. Uppercase letters feel wide and monumental, while the lowercase maintains a conventional text rhythm with a moderate x-height and clear ascenders/descenders. Numerals are weighty and old-style in spirit, matching the letterforms’ strong verticals and tapered joins.
Well-suited to headlines, standfirsts, and display sizes where its strong contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It also works for book covers, editorial titling, and branding that benefits from a classic, established voice, and can be used for short passages when a darker, more authoritative text color is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking classic print typography and institutional communication. Its substantial weight and clear serif structure add gravity and formality, suggesting trust, permanence, and editorial seriousness.
This design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with added weight and contrast for impact, balancing traditional proportions with sharper terminal detail. The aim is likely to provide a dependable, print-forward look that remains legible while projecting strength and refinement.
Stroke endings are sharply defined, with noticeable tapering into serifs and terminals that adds a slightly calligraphic edge without becoming decorative. The font’s dense color and firm joins create a confident page texture that reads as intentional and crafted rather than neutral.