Serif Normal Poluk 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide', 'Contane', and 'Contane Text' by Hoftype; 'ITC New Veljovic' by ITC; 'Garth Graphic' by Monotype; and 'Elgraine' by Nasir Udin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, display impact, traditional voice, print emphasis, headline clarity, bracketed, crisp, dramatic, robust, stately.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. The forms are upright and generously proportioned, with substantial capitals and compact counters that hold together well at display sizes. Curves are smooth but firmly controlled, and joins are crisp, giving the letters a carved, high-contrast look. Numerals and lowercase share the same weighty presence, with a traditional, text-oriented construction and a steady baseline rhythm.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine and newspaper-style display, and book cover typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support branding for heritage or premium positioning, and works effectively in short passages or pull quotes when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and commanding, evoking book typography, institutional publishing, and classic print craft. Its boldness and contrast add drama and gravitas, lending an assertive, headline-ready voice without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with heightened contrast and weight for impact, keeping familiar proportions and readable silhouettes while amplifying presence for display-led typography.
The sample text shows strong word shapes and a consistent vertical stress across rounds, with clear differentiation between similar characters through serif structure and contrast. Tight internal spaces suggest it benefits from comfortable tracking and line spacing when used in dense settings.