Serif Normal Modol 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType; 'Blacklist' by Great Studio; and 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro Deck', and 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, formal, classic, dramatic, literary, refinement, authority, classic tone, display impact, bracketed, ball terminals, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
This serif design pairs heavy verticals with hairline joins and finely tapered terminals, creating a crisp, high‑contrast silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and often sharp, while many lowercase letters show rounded ball terminals and teardrop-like finishing strokes that add a slightly calligraphic flavor. Curves are full and polished, counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm feels steady and text-oriented despite the emphatic stroke contrast. Figures follow the same sculpted logic, mixing strong stems with thin cross-strokes and delicate curves.
Well suited to headlines and large-text editorial settings where its contrast and sharp detailing can read clearly. It can add a classic, premium tone to magazine typography, book covers, posters, and branding that calls for a traditional serif with expressive finishing strokes.
The font projects a traditional, editorial voice with a pronounced sense of drama and polish. Its sharp hairlines and confident serifs feel authoritative and literary, lending a refined, slightly theatrical tone suitable for elevated typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened refinement: strong vertical structure for authority, paired with hairline detailing and rounded terminals to add elegance and typographic character in display and editorial contexts.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition at display sizes, with lively details in the lowercase—particularly on letters like a, c, e, f, g, and y where rounded terminals and tapered strokes are prominent. Uppercase forms are stately and compact-feeling, emphasizing vertical structure and crisp finishing strokes.