Serif Normal Pokev 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calibra Text' and 'Delvona' by Great Studio, 'Acta Pro' by Monotype, 'Selina' by ParaType, and 'Captione' by Zafara Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, branding, posters, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, authority, readability, classic tone, editorial impact, print tradition, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, robust, calligraphic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. Strokes terminate in crisp, slightly wedge-like feet and beaks, giving the letterforms a carved, sculptural feel. The capitals are broad and steady with strong vertical stress, while the lowercase shows compact counters and a moderate x-height that keeps the texture dense and assertive. Round forms (O, C, G, Q) are weighty with clear contrast, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) read cleanly with firm joins. Numerals are similarly sturdy, with open shapes and clear differentiation at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, book jackets, section openers, and pull quotes where strong presence is needed. It can also support brand marks and packaging that call for a traditional, authoritative serif voice, and works effectively in posters or announcements when set large.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with a distinctly editorial seriousness. Its sharp serifs and energetic contrast lend a slightly dramatic, old-style elegance, suggesting tradition, credibility, and a refined print sensibility.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, high-impact text serif optimized for confident display and editorial emphasis—balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing and a dense, authoritative typographic color.
Spacing appears relatively tight in the sample setting, producing a dark, cohesive color that favors headlines and short passages. Several characters show subtle calligraphic cues—small beaks, angled terminals, and tapered joins—that add liveliness without becoming decorative.