Serif Normal Bokuh 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, posters, packaging, classic, bookish, stately, formal, warm, traditional tone, strong presence, expressive detail, editorial impact, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap like, soft corners, display-ready.
A robust serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often broaden into wedge-like feet, while terminals frequently finish in rounded ball forms, giving the shapes a softened, slightly calligraphic edge. Curves are generous and full, counters are relatively tight at heavier joins, and several letters show subtle notches or pinch points where strokes meet, contributing to a lively, carved-in feel. Overall proportions lean compact with sturdy stems and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline impression in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where a strong, classic serif voice is desired—editorial titles, book and magazine covers, posters, and premium packaging. In running text it will read most comfortably at moderate sizes and with generous spacing, where the contrast and tight joins can breathe.
The tone feels traditional and assured, like a vintage book or old-style editorial headline, but with enough warmth and personality to read as inviting rather than severe. Its bold presence and animated terminals add a touch of charm that can skew slightly theatrical when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with added personality through ball terminals, bracketed serifs, and sculpted joins. It aims for authoritative readability while creating a distinctive, slightly vintage display texture when used at larger sizes.
The lowercase shows distinctive, characterful forms—particularly in rounded letters and those with descenders—where ball terminals and flared joins become part of the texture. Numerals are similarly weighty and styled to match the serifed, high-contrast construction, making them suitable for prominent use alongside text.