Serif Normal Polah 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'Montaigne' by Fenotype, and 'Frasa Display' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, magazines, book covers, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, elegance, impact, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are fine and pointed with a subtly flared, wedge-like feel, and many joins show gentle bracketing that softens the transitions into the stems. Curves are taut and rounded, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm is compact but not condensed, with strong vertical emphasis and crisp terminals. The lowercase shows a traditional, two-storey a and g, plus a distinctive angled ear on g and a brisk, calligraphic stress that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It works especially well for magazine and editorial layouts, book and album covers, and premium brand identities that want a classic serif with extra drama. Use with care at very small sizes or in dense paragraphs, where the fine hairlines may lose presence.
The tone is assertive and refined, pairing classic bookish authority with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its dramatic contrast and crisp detailing give it a premium, editorial voice that feels suited to elevated branding and high-impact headlines rather than quiet, utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional serif model through heightened contrast, crisp wedge-like serifs, and a sculpted, calligraphic flow. Its proportions and strong stroke modulation aim for impact and elegance in display typography while maintaining familiar, readable letterforms.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, with rounded letters (C, G, O, Q) showing a pronounced thick–thin modulation. Numerals are similarly high-contrast, with elegant curves and pointed terminals that match the serif language. In the sample setting the texture is bold and dark, producing a confident, poster-like color on the page.