Serif Normal Pokoh 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kage' and 'Kage Pro' by Balibilly Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, packaging, posters, traditional, literary, formal, classic, refinement, heritage tone, display clarity, expressive details, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, soft curves.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif structure with sturdy vertical stems and fine, tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and often sharpen into wedge-like ends, while many curves finish in ball terminals and teardrop shapes that add a distinctly calligraphic flavor. Uppercase forms are broad and steady with pronounced thick–thin modulation, and the lowercase shows lively, rounded joins and slightly sculpted bowls. Numerals appear oldstyle (text) in character, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and ornamental curves that match the letterforms’ terminal treatment.
It suits headlines, magazine features, and book or chapter titling where contrast and serif detail can carry visual authority. The distinctive terminals and oldstyle-feeling figures can work well for packaging, invitations, and poster typography that benefits from a classic, crafted tone.
Overall it reads as classic and bookish, with an editorial tone that feels traditional rather than minimalist. The energetic terminals and swashes in letters like Q, J, g, and y introduce a touch of personality—slightly theatrical and decorative—without tipping into novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with added flourish through ball terminals, sculpted curves, and text-like numerals. It aims for a refined, heritage-inflected voice that remains readable while offering enough personality for display-led typography.
Spacing and rhythm look geared toward display and short-to-medium text settings, where the strong contrast and pronounced terminals remain clear. The ampersand and several lowercase forms feature more elaborate curves, suggesting a design that leans on historical, engraved or transitional-inspired detailing for character.