Serif Normal Polej 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikaway' by Berthold, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Candide' by Hoftype, 'ITC Stone Serif' by ITC, 'New Aster LT' by Linotype, 'Riccione Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Riccione' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, editorial impact, classic authority, display emphasis, traditional tone, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, sharp serifs, broad proportions.
A bold, high-contrast serif with broad capitals and sturdy, sculpted forms. The strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered joins that give counters a slightly calligraphic tension. Lowercase characters are compact and dark, with rounded bowls, firm verticals, and occasional ball terminals and teardrop-like endings. Numerals read as oldstyle figures with varying heights and prominent curves, adding a traditional texture in running text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and prominent editorial settings where its contrast and weight can carry. It can work for short-to-medium passages in print-like layouts that benefit from a traditional serif texture, and it is especially effective for book covers, magazine titles, and campaign-style typography.
The overall tone is classical and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial and literary feel. Its weight and contrast create a confident, high-impact voice suited to emphatic messaging while still reading as traditional and well-mannered. The detailing suggests heritage and seriousness rather than minimalism or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with elevated contrast and strong presence, combining classical proportions with display-ready weight. It aims to feel rooted in established book and editorial typography while offering enough boldness and detail to command attention at larger sizes.
In text, the font builds a dense, ink-rich color with strong word shapes and pronounced punctuation presence. Wide capitals and energetic diagonals (notably in letters like K, V, W, and X) add display punch, while the serif treatment keeps the rhythm anchored and formal.