Serif Normal Polej 14 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monotype Baskerville' by Monotype and 'Baskerville' and 'Baskerville No. 2' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book titles, branding, posters, authoritative, editorial, formal, classic, dramatic, impact, tradition, elegance, titling, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, high-contrast, display-ready.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with crisp, sharply tapered serifs and a generally vertical stress. Forms are broad and weighty, with compact interior counters that create dense, dark text color at larger sizes. Many strokes end in beaked or wedge-like terminals, and several lowercase letters feature ball terminals that add a slightly calligraphic finish. The overall rhythm is assertive and high-contrast, with sturdy capitals and strongly modeled curves that read as traditional rather than geometric.
This design is best used for headlines, magazine typography, book titles, and other prominent editorial settings where high contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and event or cultural posters that want a classic serif voice with strong visual weight. For extended small-size text, its dense color and tight counters may require careful sizing and spacing.
The tone is formal and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, headline-oriented presence. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted terminals suggest tradition and seriousness, while the round ball terminals introduce a touch of elegance and personality. Overall it feels suited to classic publishing and institutional voice.
The font appears intended as a traditional high-contrast serif with extra weight and presence, optimized to deliver a confident editorial look in display and titling contexts. Its modeled curves, sharp serifs, and occasional ball terminals aim to balance classic refinement with strong impact.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight-looking counters make the font feel impactful, especially in all-caps and title case. The numerals appear sturdy and legible with clear thick–thin modulation, matching the letterforms’ modeled, engraved-like character. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman.