Serif Normal Pomeh 7 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin-Antiqua' by Berthold, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, and 'Antica' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, authoritative, classic, traditional, formal, impact, tradition, readability, presence, bracketed, ball terminals, sheared joins, teardrop, compact.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with sturdy vertical stems, sharply thinning hairlines, and bracketed serifs that taper to pointed, wedge-like ends. Curves are generous but controlled, with noticeable stroke modulation and occasional teardrop/ball terminals (notably in several lowercase forms), giving the shapes a slightly old-style flavor despite the strong overall weight. The uppercase is broad-shouldered and steady, while the lowercase shows compact counters, a moderate x-height, and crisp joins that keep the texture dense and dark. Numerals are robust and traditional in feel, with clear contrast and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and other display settings where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also works well for editorial branding and book or magazine covers that benefit from a classic serif presence, and for short passages where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and traditional, projecting a familiar, print-forward seriousness with an editorial voice. Its weight and contrast create a sense of importance and gravitas, while the softer terminals add a subtle warmth that keeps it from feeling purely austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif framework with heightened weight and contrast for impact, while retaining traditional details such as bracketed serifs and rounded terminals for a familiar, print-oriented character.
In text, the font builds a very dark, even color with pronounced vertical rhythm; fine details remain visible but the overall impression is emphatically bold. The combination of pointed, bracketed serifs and rounded terminals produces a distinctive tension between crispness and softness that reads well at display sizes and in short, punchy text blocks.