Serif Normal Pomin 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Krete' by BluHead Studio, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, and 'Thermal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, brand marks, classic, authoritative, stately, bookish, display impact, editorial tone, traditional authority, classic branding, bracketed, swash tail, ink-trap hints, robust, compact apertures.
A robust serif with pronounced contrast and strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The forms are wide and weighty, with compact interior counters and a steady, upright stance that reads as traditional and deliberate. Curves are full and slightly bulged, terminals are crisply finished, and joins show subtle tapering that gives the heavy strokes a shaped, carved feel rather than a purely geometric one. Lowercase features include single-storey a and g, a firm, short-armed r, and a distinctive descending tail on q; numerals are bold and rounded with clear, sturdy proportions.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where a traditional serif voice is desired with extra impact. It works especially well for editorial packaging, book and magazine covers, cultural institutions, and branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a confident, old-style editorial flavor. Its bold presence feels formal and slightly dramatic, evoking traditional publishing and institutional signage rather than casual or minimalist design.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with heightened weight and contrast for strong display performance. Its shaped serifs, compact counters, and distinctive lowercase details suggest an emphasis on classic legitimacy and punchy readability in titles.
The density of the color and the relatively tight apertures make it strongest at display sizes, where the shaped serifs and contrast are most legible. The uppercase has a stately rhythm with prominent verticals, while the lowercase maintains a solid, grounded texture that supports strong headline setting.