Serif Normal Pomal 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide' by Hoftype and 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', 'Mafra Deck', 'Mafra Headline', 'Prumo Deck', and 'Prumo Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, formal, assertive, classic, literary, editorial presence, classic refinement, display impact, typographic authority, bracketed, teardrop, beak serifs, ball terminals, sharp joins.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper into pointed, beak-like ends. Stems are thick and confident while hairlines are notably thin, especially in crossbars and diagonal strokes, producing a dramatic light–dark rhythm. Curves are full and somewhat compact in the bowls, with tight apertures and pronounced inner counters; several lowercase forms show teardrop/ball terminals and rounded finishing strokes that add a slightly calligraphic finish. Overall spacing feels sturdy and headline-oriented, with an even baseline and a consistent, upright posture across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
This style performs best at display sizes where the thin hairlines and sharp serif detailing remain clear—such as headlines, magazine features, book covers, and poster typography. It can also work for short blocks of emphasized text (pull quotes, section openers, subheads) when printed or set with comfortable size and leading.
The tone is formal and editorial, projecting authority and a traditional, print-centric personality. The sharp serifs and strong contrast read as confident and somewhat dramatic, lending a refined, serious voice suited to established institutions and classic publishing contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and strong typographic presence, balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing for modern editorial impact. Its emphasis on clear silhouettes and dramatic stroke modulation suggests a focus on attention-grabbing titles and refined branding applications.
Capitals appear stately and weighty with prominent serifs and clean geometry, while the lowercase introduces more warmth through rounded terminals and pronounced curves. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern and feel designed to stand out in display settings, with lively curvature and distinct silhouettes.