Serif Normal Bolih 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Reigo' by Digitype Studio, 'Canastra' by Ivan Rosenberg, and 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, packaging, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, impact, readability, heritage, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, moderate stress, sculpted.
A robust serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and clearly sculpted stroke joins. Curves show moderate contrast and a slightly calligraphic feel, with rounded shoulders and occasional ball terminals (notably in letters like a and y). The capitals are broad and steady, while the lowercase is compact and sturdy with a normal x-height and generous, dark counters. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with descenders), reinforcing the classic text rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice is desired, especially in editorial layouts, book and magazine covers, and heritage-leaning branding. The bold presence also makes it effective for packaging and signage-style applications that need a traditional yet impactful look.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, leaning toward an editorial and literary voice. Its strong weight and crisp serif detailing convey seriousness and confidence, while the rounded terminals soften the feel into something approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif structure with extra weight for emphasis, combining classic proportions with sculpted details that hold up well in prominent settings. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and familiar letterforms for confident, readable communication.
At display sizes the heavy color and pronounced serifs read cleanly and confidently; in dense settings it will create a strong typographic texture. The italic is not shown, and the sample emphasizes a consistent, upright roman with assertive punctuation and sturdy word shapes.