Serif Normal Pokas 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quadriga' by Berthold, 'ITC Giovanni' by ITC, 'Dupincel' by Plau, and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, authoritative, traditional, formal, confident, authority, classic tone, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, softened, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with strongly bracketed serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and compact internal counters that create a dark, steady text color. The capitals are broad and stable, with curved joins and subtly flared terminals that keep the outlines lively rather than rigid. Lowercase forms are sturdy and slightly compressed in their apertures, with clear ball/teardrop terminals in places and a single-storey g; the overall rhythm reads as classical and print-oriented. Numerals are weighty and display-friendly, with strong curves and clear vertical stress.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, classical serif voice is needed, and it can add weight and credibility to editorial layouts, book covers, and packaging. It also works for pull quotes and short passages where a dense, high-contrast texture is desirable.
The font projects a traditional, authoritative tone with an editorial feel—serious and established, but softened by rounded joins and gentle bracketing. Its heavy presence and controlled contrast suggest confidence and formality suitable for emphatic messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif look with extra visual authority, using strong contrast and bracketed serifs to retain a classic reading heritage while scaling effectively for display-driven typography.
In paragraph setting the face maintains a consistent, dark texture with noticeable contrast and tight counters, favoring impact over airy openness. The serifs and terminals are kept cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting a unified, classic voice.