Serif Normal Boran 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Pacella' by ITC, 'Stratford SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, traditional, scholarly, confident, stately, readability, authority, classic tone, strong presence, bracketed, robust, ink-trap free, ball terminals, softened.
A robust serif with clear, bracketed serifs and a strong, even color on the page. Strokes are full and rounded with moderated contrast, and many joins are softly eased rather than sharply cut, giving the forms a slightly cushioned feel. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and O) read smooth and steady. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and generally sturdy, bookish proportions with slightly heavy terminals and consistent rhythm across words.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and other long-form reading contexts where a strong serif presence is desired. The sturdy build also lends itself to headlines, pull quotes, and branding applications that need a classic, authoritative tone with good word-shape clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that suggests established print typography. Its weight and softened detailing make it feel confident and a touch warm rather than sharp or austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with extra weight for presence, aiming to deliver a classic publishing feel while staying friendly through rounded shaping and softened terminals.
In the sample text, the font maintains a dense, uniform texture that supports emphasis and headline settings without losing the conventional text-serif voice. Capitals look broad and grounded, and the figures appear old-style in spirit, blending well with lowercase in running text.