Serif Normal Bonal 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, traditional, bookish, stately, trustworthy, academic, classic authority, high-impact text, editorial voice, readable weight, bracketed, rounded serifs, robust, compact, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and softly rounded terminals that keep the heavy strokes feeling warm rather than sharp. The proportions are fairly compact with generous, stable stems and moderate stroke modulation, producing strong color on the page. Counters are open and well-shaped, with a slightly squarish, workmanlike rhythm; curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay controlled and even. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a relatively upright axis, and clear joins, while numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and descenders for a classic text texture.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice and strong presence are needed. It can work effectively for editorial applications such as magazine features, book covers, and promotional copy, especially when you want a traditional, trustworthy tone with high impact in shorter passages.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a collegiate, editorial flavor. Its weight and rounded detailing add friendliness and approachability, while the serif structure still reads formal and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, text-serif sensibility in a heavier, more attention-grabbing form—preserving familiar book typography cues while increasing visual authority for titles and prominent copy.
The face maintains consistent serif treatment across caps and lowercase, and the sample text shows strong paragraph color suited to emphasis and display-sized reading. The design favors clarity and solidity over delicacy, with a slightly condensed feel in several glyphs that helps headings set compactly.