Serif Normal Polen 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, classic, formal, authoritative, bookish, authority, heritage, impact, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, scotch-like, sturdy.
This typeface is a robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a solid, compact color. Serifs are bracketed and often beaked, with flared joins that give strokes a slightly calligraphic, carved feel rather than a purely geometric construction. Counters are moderately open, rounds are generously curved, and terminals frequently finish in subtle teardrop or ball-like forms, especially visible in the lowercase. The overall texture is dense and confident, with strong vertical stress and crisp, high-contrast detailing suited to larger text sizes and emphatic settings.
It performs especially well in headlines, decks, and editorial display where strong contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated. The dense texture and confident detailing also suit book covers, magazine typography, cultural posters, and premium packaging where a classic, authoritative tone is desired.
The font conveys a traditional, editorial tone with a sense of authority and heritage. Its high-contrast strokes and assertive serifs add drama and seriousness, suggesting established institutions, print culture, and classic publishing conventions. The overall impression is confident and slightly formal, leaning toward a refined but muscular presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with added punch: strong contrast and expressive terminals create emphasis and character while keeping conventional letterforms and a familiar reading rhythm. It balances a classic publishing feel with display-oriented energy for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while the lowercase shows more personality through curved terminals and energetic, slightly calligraphic shaping. Numerals appear similarly weighty and headline-ready, maintaining the same contrast and serif treatment for a cohesive typographic voice.