Serif Normal Bonaf 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Doyle' by Monotype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, packaging, classic, scholarly, authoritative, bookish, readability, tradition, warmth, presence, bracketed, bulb serifs, robust, rounded, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy serif with compact, rounded forms and visibly bracketed serifs that flare into soft, bulb-like terminals. Strokes are heavy and even in color, with moderate contrast and smooth joins that keep counters open and readable. The design favors broad proportions and stable verticals; curves are generously rounded, and terminals often finish with a subtle swelling rather than a sharp cut. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly softened construction, producing a consistent, print-forward texture across lines.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong serif voice is needed for both text and display sizes, such as magazines, reports, and book interiors. Its weight and broad stance also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, premium feel.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a warm, slightly old-style solidity that reads as established and trustworthy. Its softened serifs and rounded detailing temper the weight, giving it a friendly, bookish character rather than a brittle or formal one.
Likely intended as a conventional text serif with added warmth and emphasis, combining familiar proportions with softened, bracketed serifs to maintain readability while projecting a confident, editorial presence.
In text, the font builds a dark, even typographic color with clear letter separation and a steady rhythm. The serif treatment and rounded terminals create a subtly organic, inked impression that suits longer passages while still carrying enough presence for headings.