Serif Normal Porih 7 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Caslon Black EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Caslon Black' by ITC, 'Mazaeni' by Kereatype, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'Caslon Black SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Holy Cream' by Shakira Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, classical, authoritative, formal, impact, prestige, heritage, display clarity, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrops, sharp joins, sculpted.
A sculpted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, wedge-like endings. Curves are full and round, while joins and terminals often resolve into teardrop/ball forms, giving counters a lively, cut-from-solid feel. Capitals read compact and weighty with strong vertical emphasis; lowercase shows sturdy stems and slightly calligraphic stress, with distinctive hooked and tapered details in letters like a, f, j, and y. Figures appear oldstyle-like in spirit, with varied silhouettes and emphatic serifs that keep the overall texture dense and rhythmic at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, deck type, and other display applications where its contrast and sculpted details can carry the page. It works well for magazine features, book covers, cultural/event posters, and brand marks that want a classic yet attention-grabbing serif presence.
The tone is bold and theatrical while remaining rooted in traditional bookish serif conventions. Its high-contrast modeling and ornamental terminals evoke luxury print, heritage publishing, and classic editorial typography, projecting confidence and ceremony rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast, exaggerated serifs, and expressive terminals for maximum impact. It aims to deliver an editorial, prestige feel while remaining legible and structured enough for short passages and prominent typographic statements.
Spacing in the samples produces a dark, continuous typographic color, and the energetic terminals add sparkle along the baseline and in interior counters. The letterforms feel intentionally stylized—especially in the lowercase—so the design rewards larger sizes where the sharp serifs, brackets, and teardrop terminals can be clearly seen.