Serif Normal Pokab 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' by Adobe, 'Carat' by Hoftype, and 'ITC New Esprit' and 'ITC New Veljovic' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, formal, classic, dramatic, impact, prestige, tradition, readability, authority, bracketed, sharp, crisp, stately, sculpted.
This serif typeface has strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation that creates a crisp, sculpted texture. Capitals are broad and steady with confident verticals and relatively small counters, while lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with sturdy joins and compact apertures. Terminals are firm and slightly tapered rather than rounded, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) show clean, angular stress. Numerals appear robust and old-style in feel, with clear contrast and solid, stable shapes that read well at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium display text where its contrast and strong serifs can provide impact. It also suits editorial layouts, book covers, and branding that call for a classic, formal voice; for extended small body text it may feel heavy and tightly colored.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a dramatic, high-contrast sparkle that feels editorial and institutionally formal. It suggests heritage printing and headline gravitas rather than casual or playful settings.
The font appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened contrast and weight for assertive display typography, balancing classical proportions with a more forceful, contemporary presence.
The design maintains a consistent, weighty rhythm across the alphabet, with noticeable visual punch in curves like C/G/S and strong presence in rounded forms like O/Q. Spacing in the sample text reads dense and compact, reinforcing a bold, attention-grabbing typographic color.