Serif Normal Poboh 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bevenida' by Agny Hasya Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, literary, editorial impact, classic authority, display emphasis, premium feel, bracketed, tapered, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
This serif typeface features sharp, tapered serifs and strongly modulated strokes, producing a distinctly chiseled, high-contrast texture on the page. The letterforms show compact internal spaces and sculpted curves with pronounced thick-to-thin transitions, especially in rounds and diagonals. Serifs are bracketed and pointed rather than slab-like, with crisp terminals that give the design a refined, slightly engraved feel. Overall spacing reads on the tight side, creating a dense, authoritative typographic color in text and a commanding presence in larger sizes.
Best suited to display and editorial applications such as headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and high-impact pull quotes where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It can also support refined branding and packaging that aims for a traditional, authoritative voice, particularly at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is formal and editorial, with a dramatic, classic sensibility that evokes traditional print typography. Its strong contrast and sharpened details lend a sense of sophistication and seriousness, while the energetic curves keep it from feeling purely rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and sculptural detailing, balancing traditional proportions with a more dramatic, attention-grabbing finish. It prioritizes a strong typographic color and a premium, print-like impression for prominent text settings.
Several forms show lively, calligraphy-influenced shaping—noticeable in the bowls and joints of lowercase letters—paired with disciplined vertical structure in capitals. Numerals and punctuation inherit the same crisp serif treatment, helping maintain a consistent, assertive rhythm across mixed content.