Serif Normal Maso 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint, 'ITC Cheltenham' by ITC, 'Spirits' by Latinotype, and 'Cheltenham Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial design, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, authoritative, vintage, formal, robust, heritage tone, high impact, editorial clarity, classic authority, bracketed, ball terminals, scotch-like, oldstyle numerals, soft corners.
A very heavy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs that read as sturdy rather than razor-sharp. The strokes swell into rounded joins, and several letters show ball-like terminals and teardrop endings that soften the otherwise weighty texture. Counters are compact, producing a dark page color and strong vertical emphasis, while the curved letters (C, G, O, Q) feel full and smooth. Lowercase proportions stay moderate, with a compact, traditional rhythm and slightly lively details in the ear/terminals (notably on g, a, and r). The figures appear oldstyle in construction, with varied heights and a prominent descending 9-like form, reinforcing a classic text-serifs feel.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where a traditional serif voice needs extra weight. It can anchor editorial layouts and book-cover typography, and it also works for branding that aims for heritage, trust, and gravitas—especially when set with generous leading or at larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a distinctly editorial, bookish presence. Its heavy color and rounded detailing give it a vintage, slightly nostalgic warmth, while the high contrast and crisp serifs maintain a formal, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif structure with amplified weight and contrast, creating a classic reading silhouette that also performs as a strong display face. Its rounded terminals and bracketed serifs suggest an effort to balance authority with approachability.
The font’s darkness and compact counters make it visually strong at display-to-subhead sizes, while the softened terminals help prevent it from feeling overly severe. Spacing appears fairly even in the sample text, yielding a solid, dense paragraph color that prioritizes impact over airiness.