Serif Normal Polen 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anglecia Pro' and 'Fiorina' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, packaging, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, heritage tone, premium feel, display impact, editorial clarity, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, crisp, stately.
This serif has a strong, weighty color with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms show a traditional, transitional-leaning structure: sturdy verticals, tapered joins, and crisp, high-contrast curves that produce bright internal counters. Terminals are decisive and often slightly flared, with ball-like details visible in several lowercase forms, and the numerals follow the same robust, high-contrast rhythm. Overall spacing reads compact-to-moderate in text, with clear word shapes and a steady baseline presence.
It performs best in display roles such as headlines, magazine features, book covers, and titling where its contrast and sculpted serifs can read as intentional and premium. It can also work for pull quotes, packaging copy, and formal announcements when a classic serif voice is desired.
The tone is classic and institutional, with a confident editorial voice. Its high-contrast strokes and sculpted serifs lend a sense of ceremony and seriousness, suited to refined, established branding and print-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-impact serif for editorial and display typography, combining traditional proportions with pronounced contrast to achieve a strong, authoritative presence on the page.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and bright counters create a dramatic page texture, especially at larger sizes where the sharp serifs and terminals become a defining feature. The lowercase has a traditional, bookish cadence, while the caps feel particularly stately and headline-ready.