Serif Normal Poluz 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikaway' by Berthold and 'Contane', 'Contane Text', and 'Empira' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, classic tone, strong presence, print emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrops, crisp, stately.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with prominent, bracketed serifs and a confident vertical stress. Strokes snap between thick main stems and hairline connections, with crisp joins and sharply finished terminals that keep the silhouette clean at display sizes. Proportions are generously set, with broad capitals, open counters, and a steady rhythm that reads as traditional rather than experimental. Lowercase forms show clear modulation and occasional rounded/teardrop details (notably in letters like a, c, f, and j), while numerals follow the same strong thick–thin logic and sturdy footing.
It is well suited to editorial headlines, book or magazine covers, and formal branding where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and broad forms make it particularly effective for display typography, pull quotes, and title treatments, while short text passages can work when generous spacing and sizing are used.
The overall tone feels traditional and institutional—serious, composed, and slightly dramatic due to the pronounced contrast. It evokes classic publishing and formal communication, with enough sharpness to feel energetic in headlines while still remaining conventional and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast serif look with a commanding, print-forward character. It prioritizes a classic typographic voice and strong presence, aiming for clarity and impact in prominent settings.
In text, the bold weight and strong contrast create a dense color and distinct word shapes, with punctuation and counters remaining clear. The ampersand and capitals carry a notably formal, engraved-like presence, and the italics are not shown—only an upright style is visible in the samples.