Serif Normal Pomey 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, literary, traditional, formal, authoritative, authority, heritage, impact, readability, bracketed, ball terminals, vertical stress, sharp serifs, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals are broad-shouldered with a confident, vertical stance, while the lowercase shows compact, rounded counters and strong joining contrast. Serifs tend toward sharp, wedge-like finishes on many strokes, with occasional ball-like terminals in the lowercase that add a slightly bookish texture. Overall spacing reads generous and stable, creating a dark, even typographic color at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book or magazine covers, pull quotes, and posters where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that benefit from a heritage feel and high-impact letterforms, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—serious, established, and slightly old-world. Its weight and contrast give it authority, while the rounded details and terminal shapes soften the voice just enough to feel familiar rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, authoritative serif look with elevated contrast and strong finishing details, prioritizing presence and legibility in display and editorial contexts.
Numerals and capitals appear designed for impact, with clear silhouettes and strong stroke endings. In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent rhythm and a dense color that favors short lines, headlines, and emphatic statements over delicate, airy settings.