Serif Normal Rama 10 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, dramatic, formal, impact, space saving, classic tone, headline focus, contrast emphasis, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, compressed, vertical stress.
A tightly set, highly inked serif with compressed proportions and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Stems are dominant and vertical, while hairlines are very thin, producing sharp internal counters and strong rhythm. Serifs read as wedge-like and mostly bracketed, with a crisp, carved quality; several letters show pointed joins and beak-like terminals, and the lowercase includes occasional ball terminals. Overall spacing feels compact and dense, with tall capitals and narrow sidebearings that emphasize a vertical, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks where strong contrast and a compact footprint are assets. It can work well for editorial titling, book or magazine covers, and branding elements that need a classic but forceful presence, particularly at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a confident, traditional voice with a slightly theatrical edge. Its compressed, high-contrast forms feel commanding and attention-getting, evoking headlines, classic print typography, and formal announcements.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif look with amplified contrast and compression for maximum impact. It balances conventional letterforms with sharper terminals and dense color to create an assertive, print-forward display texture.
In text, the extreme contrast and narrow fit create a dark, continuous texture, especially at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals appear designed for impact, while lowercase details (like the single-storey "a" and the sharp-shouldered "r") reinforce a more display-leaning interpretation even within conventional serif styling.