Serif Normal Pokab 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe and 'Candide', 'Cardillac', 'Carrara Fina', 'Cattigan', 'Civita', 'Empira', and 'Mangan Nova' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, editorial clarity, classic tone, premium branding, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with vertical stress and sharply defined joins that create a polished, engraved rhythm. Lowercase forms maintain a conventional text structure with compact apertures and a firm baseline presence; the numerals are similarly weighty and old-style in spirit, with strong curves and distinct terminals. Overall spacing reads deliberate and tight enough for impact, while the hairlines remain clean and clearly articulated at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display applications where the contrast and serif detail can read clearly. It also works well for editorial layouts and book-cover titling that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif voice; for long passages, it will likely be most comfortable at generous sizes and with ample leading.
The font projects a traditional, editorial tone with a confident, slightly dramatic presence. Its sculpted contrast and sharp finishing details evoke classic book typography and heritage branding, lending an authoritative and refined voice to headlines and formal messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for impactful typography, combining traditional proportions with crisp finishing to deliver an unmistakably formal, publication-ready look.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion and a consistent vertical rhythm, with particularly assertive capitals and robust round letters (C, O, Q) that emphasize contrast. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the impression is driven by a cohesive core Latin set and numerals.