Serif Normal Pomop 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, authoritative, traditional, formal, vintage, impact, heritage, authority, readability, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded joins, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, traditional serif with bracketed terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are compact and slightly flared with rounded joining, giving strokes a sculpted, carved feel rather than a sharp, razor-edged one. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase bowls) remain smooth and controlled. Lowercase forms show a sturdy, readable build with a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a short, bracketed t crossbar; numerals are robust, with strong vertical stress and clear, weighted horizontals.
Best suited to headlines, large subheads, and other short-to-medium settings where a dense, classic serif voice is desired. It can work for editorial display, book and magazine covers, and packaging that benefits from a traditional, authoritative feel. In extended text it will read strongly and may feel heavy unless sizes and spacing are adjusted.
The tone is confident and institutionally familiar, leaning toward classic print traditions. Its strong presence reads as serious and established, with a mildly old-style warmth from the rounded bracketing and ball-like terminals.
Likely intended as a bold, classic serif for high-impact typography that still retains conventional, bookish letterform cues. The rounded bracketing and controlled contrast suggest an aim to balance historic familiarity with modern display strength.
The design emphasizes mass and stability: wide capitals, firm baseline stance, and internal shapes that stay open enough for display use despite the dense weight. In paragraphs, the texture is bold and attention-grabbing, favoring impact over delicate nuance.