Serif Normal Pobas 12 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, display emphasis, editorial tone, traditional authority, classic readability, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, stately, calligraphic.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a sculpted, slightly calligraphic stroke modulation. Letterforms are broad and stable, with generous capitals and weighty verticals balanced by finer hairlines in joins and terminals. Curves (O, C, S) are full and smooth, while diagonals (V, W, Y) read sharp and emphatic. Lowercase shows sturdy bowls and clear counters, with a two-storey “g” and compact, dark rhythm that holds together strongly in text.
Best suited to headlines, title work, and editorial typography where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve in book covers and poster-style layouts, and for branding that benefits from a formal, established tone.
The overall tone is traditional and commanding, with a bookish, old-style confidence that feels suited to established institutions and serious editorial settings. Its strong contrast and substantial serifs add a sense of ceremony and gravitas, while the rounded curves keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-rooted serif pushed toward display strength: sturdy proportions, crisp contrast, and prominent serifs that deliver authoritative emphasis while maintaining familiar, readable forms.
In the sample text, the font produces a dense, punchy color with prominent word shapes and strong capital presence. Numerals appear equally weighty and classical in feel, matching the letterforms’ contrast and serif treatment for consistent display impact.