Serif Normal Pomeh 9 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamberí' by Extratype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, bookish, strong presence, classic tone, readable display, editorial impact, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, oldstyle numerals, compact counters.
This serif shows a dense, poster-ready color with strongly bracketed serifs and sculpted, calligraphic modulation. Curves and joins are generously rounded, with frequent teardrop/ball terminals in the lowercase (notably on forms like a, c, f, j, and y), giving the face a softly modeled texture despite its heavy stroke. Uppercase shapes are broad and stable with pronounced vertical stress and deep interior counters (especially in B, D, O, and Q), while the lowercase maintains a traditional book-seriffed construction with relatively small apertures and sturdy shoulders. Numerals appear oldstyle (e.g., descending 3, 5, 7, 9), reinforcing a text-oriented, classical feel even at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, magazine/editorial typography, posters, and book-cover titling where its strong color and detailed terminals can be appreciated. It can also support brand wordmarks that want a classic, authoritative serif voice with a touch of warmth.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting confidence and gravitas. Its heavy presence reads assertive and institutional, while the rounded terminals add a slightly warm, humanist softness rather than a purely rigid or mechanical character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, traditional serif voice for prominent text, blending classical proportions with expressive terminal detailing to keep large, bold settings from feeling blunt or purely geometric.
The rhythm is tight and dark, with counters that can close up in smaller sizes, favoring larger settings where the internal shapes stay open. The combination of high modulation and softened terminals produces a refined, slightly nostalgic texture that suits prominent headings and pull-quote typography.