Serif Normal Pokah 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agna' by DSType and 'Empira' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, magazines, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, classic authority, editorial impact, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop terminals, vertical stress, sculpted curves.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a confident, weighty color. Serifs are clearly bracketed and end in crisp, slightly flared terminals, while many curved strokes show a vertical stress and sculpted thinning through joins. Counters are moderately open, with compact, dense spacing in text that reads as deliberate and traditional rather than airy. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong verticals and fine hairlines that sharpen the overall rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book covers, magazine headlines, and other display-forward settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also work for premium packaging and brand collateral when a classic, authoritative tone is needed, especially at medium to large sizes where the fine hairlines can remain crisp.
The tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness with a slightly dramatic, print-forward presence. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details evoke book typography and traditional publishing, leaning formal and institutional rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif with elevated contrast and refined finishing, aimed at delivering a strong, classic typographic voice for publishing and headline use. Its balance of sturdy stems and sharp hairlines suggests an emphasis on elegance and impact within familiar book-style proportions.
Uppercase forms appear steady and monumental, while the lowercase adds energy through pointed entry/exit details and firm, triangular serifs. The design maintains consistent contrast across letters and figures, giving headings and pull quotes a confident, cohesive texture.