Serif Normal Pokay 9 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, stately, confident, formal, editorial impact, classic authority, heritage tone, headline presence, bracketed, beaked, sculpted, robust, ink-trap free.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and generous horizontal proportions. The letterforms show bracketed serifs and subtly sculpted joins that create a carved, print-like texture, with rounded bowls and confident, steady verticals. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the terminals often end in beak-like, slightly flared finishing strokes. Overall spacing feels ample, emphasizing a strong, headline-ready rhythm while keeping a conventional serif skeleton.
Best suited to display and larger text settings such as headlines, magazine titles, book covers, and posters where its wide proportions and strong contrast can be appreciated. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, established serif voice.
The font conveys a classic, authoritative tone with an old-style editorial flavor. Its broad stance and emphatic serifs give it a confident, established voice suited to serious or traditional messaging, while the sculpted details add a touch of warmth and heritage.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra presence: wider proportions, confident contrast, and classic bracketed serifs that reinforce authority. Its detailing suggests a focus on bold editorial impact while maintaining familiar, historically informed letter structures.
The capitals read particularly monumental due to their width and strong serifs, and the numerals share the same sturdy, print-centric construction. The italic is not shown; all samples present an upright roman with consistent contrast and a steady baseline presence.