Serif Normal Polet 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe, 'Mikaway' by Berthold, 'ITC New Esprit' and 'ITC New Veljovic' by ITC, and 'Georgia Pro' by Microsoft (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, formal, classic, stately, authoritative, display emphasis, editorial voice, classical tone, brand authority, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, sharp beaks, oldstyle figures.
A bold serif with strong vertical stress and pronounced thick–thin contrast, pairing sturdy main stems with tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed with a wedge-like, slightly flared finish, and many joins show crisp, beaked entry strokes that add bite to the silhouettes. Curves are generous and slightly compacted, with rounded bowls and occasional ball terminals (notably on forms like J and a). Spacing reads comfortable for display, and widths vary noticeably across the set, giving the texture a lively, editorial rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where high contrast and bold serifs can create a confident typographic presence. It also fits book covers, magazine branding, and poster typography that aims for a classic, literary or institutional feel. In longer settings it will read most comfortably at moderate to large sizes where the fine hairlines and sharp detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a bookish, old-world confidence. High contrast and assertive detailing make it feel ceremonious and upscale rather than casual, lending a strong voice to headlines and named entities.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, text-serif voice scaled up for impact, combining traditional proportions with emphatic weight and crisp, expressive serif detailing. Its oldstyle-flavored figures and beaked strokes suggest an editorial, print-oriented sensibility aimed at strong, dignified typography.
The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g with a distinctive ear and rounded terminals, while the numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and descenders), reinforcing a classical text tradition even in display sizes. The ampersand is compact and weighty, matching the font’s dense, emphatic color.