Serif Normal Pokah 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType and 'ITC Gamma' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titling, magazine, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, traditional, strong hierarchy, classic flavor, editorial impact, print authority, bracketed, beaked, oldstyle, sculpted, crisp.
This typeface is a conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sturdy, bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel despite broad set width, with sharply cut terminals and occasional beak-like details (notably on forms like C, G, and S). Lowercase shows oldstyle tendencies, including a two-storey a and g, teardrop/ball terminals in places, and a strong, dark vertical rhythm. Numerals are robust and high-contrast, with clear, traditional forms and noticeable stress that matches the letters.
It is well suited to headlines, editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book or chapter titling where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for short runs of body text in larger sizes, especially where a darker, more emphatic typographic color is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial presence. Its sharp serifs and deep contrast read as serious and established, evoking bookish tradition and formal publishing rather than casual or utilitarian interface styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, publishing-oriented serif with elevated contrast and a commanding weight for strong hierarchy. Its forms balance conventional readability with sharper, more declarative details aimed at impact in titles and prominent text settings.
In text, the heavy color and high contrast create a strong page presence; counters stay fairly open, but the dense stems can build texture quickly at smaller sizes. The design’s crisp terminals and sculpted joins give it a slightly dramatic, display-friendly edge while remaining within a traditional text-serif idiom.