Serif Normal Mimin 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Really', 'Really No 2', 'Really No 2 Paneuropean', and 'Really No 2 W2G' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, readability, authority, heritage, editorial tone, print presence, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, crisp, traditional.
This typeface is a robust text serif with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a sculpted, traditional finish rather than a slab-like feel. Proportions run on the broader side with a steady, upright stance and a consistent rhythm across the alphabet; counters remain fairly open despite the dark color. Curves (C, G, O, S) are smoothly modeled, and joins show a subtle calligraphic influence that adds warmth without becoming decorative.
It works well for headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice is needed with substantial presence. In editorial and long-form contexts, it produces a firm, traditional text color that suits magazines, books, and reports, and it can also support premium packaging or labels that benefit from a heritage feel.
The overall tone reads confident and traditional, with a strong editorial and bookish presence. Its weight and crisp serifs convey authority and seriousness, suitable for communicative, established brands and formal settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif that combines traditional bracketed detailing with enough weight and clarity to hold up in prominent text settings. It aims for dependable readability while projecting a confident, established character.
Capitals feel stately and evenly balanced, while lowercase forms maintain a solid, readable texture in text. Numerals are sturdy and clear, matching the font’s strong vertical stress and serif treatment, and punctuation (like the ampersand) follows the same classic, print-oriented voice.