Serif Normal Pomal 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, magazine covers, posters, book titles, editorial, formal, authoritative, classic, dramatic, impact, prestige, editorial voice, classic revival, display emphasis, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked serifs, vertical stress, sculpted.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and sculpted, bracketed serifs. Strokes transition sharply from thick stems to thin hairlines, with crisp, beak-like terminals on forms such as C, E, F, S, and T. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with a two-storey a and g, a narrow, pointed t with a small crossbar, and a ball-terminal feel on letters like f, j, and r. Numerals are weighty and display-oriented, with strong thick–thin rhythm and crisp terminals that keep counters open and legible at large sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, deck copy, and other display applications where its contrast and serif detailing can read clearly. It can also work for short editorial passages set large—such as pull quotes, book jackets, and section openers—where a classic, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, authoritative presence. Its dramatic contrast and sharp serifs evoke traditional print typography—suited to serious, high-end messaging rather than casual or playful voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional text-serif voice with heightened contrast and impact for modern editorial and branding contexts, balancing familiar proportions with sharper terminals to increase presence and character.
Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally tight and headline-forward, with a strong baseline and consistent serif treatment that creates a cohesive texture in paragraphs at larger sizes. The distinctive terminal shapes add a slightly theatrical, engraved quality without becoming ornamental.