Serif Normal Boran 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hornbill' by Eko Bimantara, 'Distraction' by Gian Studio, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, packaging, classic, bookish, authoritative, warm, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, strong presence, brand trust, bracketed, robust, rounded, ink-trap feel, soft serif.
A robust serif with compact, bracketed serifs and noticeably rounded terminals. Strokes are substantial and steady, with moderate contrast and softened joins that give counters a friendly, slightly cushioned shape. The lowercase has a traditional text rhythm with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a sturdy, footed “l,” while the caps are broad and stable with generous interior space. Figures are hefty and legible, matching the overall weight and maintaining an even, consistent color in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as book interiors, magazine articles, and long-form reading where an even texture and clear letterforms matter. Its sturdy weight also performs well in pull quotes, section heads, and display lines, and can add a traditional, trustworthy voice to branding and packaging.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, slightly old-style warmth rather than a sharp, high-contrast elegance. Its rounded details and sturdy build suggest reliability and approachability, making it feel authoritative without becoming formal or austere.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional, highly readable serif with extra robustness and softened detailing for strong presence and comfortable reading. The forms balance traditional construction with rounded finishing to achieve a dependable, contemporary catalog-friendly text voice.
In running text the face holds a dark, even typographic color, with serifs and curves that read clearly at larger sizes and remain coherent as the text tightens. The overall silhouette favors smooth curves and solid stems, lending a slightly “inked” feel in the heaviest areas without looking distressed.