Serif Normal Make 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Franklin-Antiqua' by Berthold, and 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, traditional, formal, stately, impact, tradition, readability, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked serifs, vertical stress, robust.
A heavyweight serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a firmly upright posture. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, giving strokes a sculpted, carved quality rather than a blunt slab feel. Counters are relatively compact for the weight, while curves show a vertical stress and crisp joins that keep letterforms from looking soft. Lowercase features include a two-storey “g” with a prominent ear and ball-like terminals on several forms, plus a sturdy, high-contrast “t” and “f” with assertive heads and feet. Numerals and capitals are wide-set and imposing, with strong top serifs and solid stems that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, magazine/editorial typography, and book-cover titling where strong contrast and confident serifs help establish hierarchy. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a traditional, premium signal, and works effectively for posters or pull quotes at larger sizes where its details remain legible.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial gravitas that suggests tradition and institutional confidence. Its boldness and sharp contrast convey impact and seriousness, while the bracketed serifs add a refined, established flavor rather than a purely modern punch.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible serif pushed into a strong display weight, balancing classical detailing with bold, attention-getting presence. It aims to project authority and tradition while remaining structured and readable in prominent text settings.
Spacing in the samples feels generous enough to prevent the heavy strokes from clogging, and the rhythm stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The design’s distinctive terminals and beaked/curved details (notably in the lowercase and the “Q”) give it a recognizable voice without pushing into novelty.