Serif Normal Boben 13 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Asikue' by Kereatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, friendly, retro, storybook, warm, confident, display impact, retro warmth, friendly readability, editorial flavor, bracketed, bulbous, rounded, soft terminals, ball terminals.
A very heavy serif with compact proportions, rounded bowls, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The serifs are bracketed and often flare into soft, teardrop-like terminals, giving strokes a sculpted, inked feel rather than crisp mechanical edges. Curves are generous and full, counters are relatively small, and joins are smooth, producing a cohesive, dark page color. Overall spacing and rhythm feel steady and legible at display sizes, with consistent weight distribution across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a strong, characterful serif can carry the message. It can also work for short editorial callouts, chapter openers, and book-cover typography, especially in contexts aiming for a classic-yet-friendly voice.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, print-era personality that feels slightly playful without becoming novelty. Its bulbous terminals and soft bracketing add charm and friendliness, making it read as inviting and expressive rather than formal or severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-getting serif with a human, vintage flavor, using rounded bracketing and terminal shapes to soften the heavy weight and maintain readability. The consistent, sculpted forms suggest a focus on bold display typography that still feels comfortable in short passages.
The numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, bracketing logic, reinforcing a unified texture in mixed text. The boldness and contrast make it most comfortable when given breathing room, where the softened details and terminal shapes can be appreciated.