Serif Normal Make 14 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chift' by Alexandra Korolkova and 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, authoritative, heritage, formal, institutional, impactful classic, bold editorial, authoritative tone, bracketed, ball terminals, stroke modulation, display text, compact serifs.
A strongly weighted serif with pronounced stroke modulation and compact, bracketed serifs. The letterforms have sturdy vertical stems, rounded joins, and tapered curves that create crisp counters and a firm baseline. Capitals feel wide and stable, while the lowercase shows classic text proportions with a two-storey a, a single-storey g, and prominent ball-like terminals in letters such as a, c, f, and y. Numerals are hefty and open, with clear differentiation and a traditional, print-oriented silhouette.
This font is well suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice needs more weight and impact. It also fits editorial branding, book and magazine titling, and packaging that benefits from a classic, authoritative look.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its heavy presence and high contrast give it a slightly dramatic, headline-forward character while still retaining the familiar voice of conventional book serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading voice with extra emphasis—combining classic proportions and bracketed serifs with a darker, more commanding texture for prominent typographic roles.
The design relies on strong vertical rhythm and dark color, with relatively tight apertures in some lowercase forms that add density at text sizes. The punctuation and spacing in the sample suggest the face is meant to hold together in bold, attention-getting settings without losing its classic structure.