Serif Normal Poboh 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bovino' and 'Magnivera' by Eko Bimantara and 'Manier' by Piotr Łapa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, posters, branding, dramatic, editorial, classic, formal, assertive, headline impact, luxury tone, classical authority, editorial emphasis, bracketed, ball terminals, tapered, sharp serifs, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with a strongly sculpted, display-oriented build. Thick verticals and heavy main strokes are paired with very thin hairlines and tapered joins, producing crisp sparkle in counters and apertures. Serifs are sharp and mostly bracketed, with pointed, wedge-like terminals that give letters a chiseled silhouette. Round forms (O, C, e) are compact and weighty, while diagonals (V, W, X) show pronounced tapering and tight internal angles; numerals follow the same high-contrast, engraved rhythm.
Best suited to large sizes where the contrast and fine hairlines can be appreciated—editorial headlines, magazine covers, titles, posters, and brand marks that want a classic-but-dramatic serif. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when generous spacing and size preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is authoritative and theatrical—classical in structure but pushed toward a punchy, attention-grabbing voice. The sharp serifs and extreme contrast add a sense of luxury and ceremony, while the dense color makes it feel confident and emphatic in headlines.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened contrast and sculpted terminals for impact. Its intention is likely to evoke refined, classical authority while maintaining strong visual punch for display typography.
The design reads darkest in vertical-heavy letters and in the lowercase, where the heavy main strokes create a strong typographic color. Fine details—hairlines, small joins, and terminals—are delicate relative to the heavy stems, giving the face a distinctly display-first presence and a slightly engraved, poster-like finish.