Serif Normal Polam 8 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' and 'Mikaway' by Berthold, 'Cabernet JF' by Jukebox Collection, 'Elgraine' by Nasir Udin, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni' and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, editorial impact, classical tone, high contrast, heritage feel, bracketed, ball terminals, sharp serifs, swashy, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, crisp hairlines, and sturdy, dark stems. Serifs are sharply cut and often bracketed, giving the letterforms a sculpted, engraved feel rather than a slab-like footprint. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders, plus occasional calligraphic flicks and ball-like terminals (notably on forms such as a, c, f, j, and y). Rounds are generous and slightly squared-off by contrast transitions, while diagonals in letters like V, W, and X stay taut and pointed, producing a punchy texture at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and short-to-medium editorial passages where contrast and serif detail can be appreciated. It works well for magazine typography, book-cover titling, cultural posters, and brand applications that want a traditional serif voice with extra visual bite.
The overall tone is classic and declarative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as confident and slightly dramatic. Its sharp serifs and glittering contrast add a sense of ceremony and refinement, while the more expressive terminals introduce a subtle historical, bookish warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, traditional serif foundation while heightening drama through pronounced contrast and crisp serif shaping. Expressive terminals and oldstyle-like numerals suggest a nod to historical book typography adapted for contemporary editorial impact.
Spacing appears built for impactful setting: the heavy strokes and pronounced serifs create a dense, commanding rhythm in lines of text. Numerals look oldstyle in proportion, mixing ascenders and descenders, which reinforces the traditional, literary character. The design balances conventional text-serif structure with enough stylized details to stand out in headings.