Serif Normal Pokoh 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, formal, classic, confident, authoritative, impact, tradition, authority, editorial tone, display emphasis, bracketed, crisp, sharp, sculpted, vertical stress.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The forms lean toward vertical stress with tight inner counters and a compact, weighty color on the page. Capitals are sturdy and relatively wide, with sharp terminals and clean joins; rounds (C, O, Q) show strong contrast and controlled curves. Lowercase features compact bowls and a sturdy rhythm, with a fairly upright, traditional structure and clear punctuation-like dots on i/j.
This typeface is well suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial display where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for short passages in print or high-resolution settings when set with generous spacing, and it fits branding or packaging that needs a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, projecting seriousness and confidence. Its strong contrast and substantial weight give it a headline-driven presence with a slightly old-style, bookish gravitas rather than a delicate or minimalist mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened contrast and weight for impact. It balances classic proportions with crisp detailing to produce a strong, readable texture in display sizes and prominent typographic settings.
In text, the heavy strokes and narrow apertures create a dark, emphatic texture that reads best with comfortable tracking and line spacing. The numerals appear similarly sturdy and formal, matching the font’s assertive, print-oriented character.