Serif Normal Polet 15 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' and 'Minion' by Adobe, 'Brenta' by Ludwig Type, and 'Frenchute' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, classic text, editorial voice, formal tone, display emphasis, bracketing, teardrop terminals, wedge serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that often taper to wedge-like points. Curves show strong thick–thin transitions, with rounded bowls and slightly flattened joins that create a steady, traditional rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with a moderate x-height, while ascenders and capitals carry substantial presence; several letters show teardrop/ball terminals (notably in the lowercase). Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and extenders, reinforcing a text-centric, classical construction.
It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book-like typography where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong presence also suits headlines, mastheads, and formal branding—especially when paired with generous leading or slightly open tracking to manage its dense color.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography, established institutions, and editorial seriousness. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast detailing add a refined, slightly dramatic flavor suited to dignified or literary settings.
The font appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast serif voice with confident weight and crisp finishing, balancing readability with a more emphatic, display-capable personality. Its oldstyle numerals and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on typographic convention and a literary or institutional feel.
The design leans on strong vertical emphasis and confident serifs, producing a dark, assertive page color in paragraphs. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates the roman carries enough character for display-sized headings while still reading like a conventional text serif.