Serif Normal Mirow 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, editorial impact, classic authority, display presence, refined texture, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick-to-thin transitions and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving the letters a carved, sculptural finish rather than a geometric one. The capitals are broad and steady with a pronounced baseline presence, while the lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with rounded bowls, compact apertures, and distinct, weighty joins. Details like the ball/teardrop terminals on forms such as the “a” and “y,” and the angled, expressive strokes in “k,” “r,” and “g” add a subtle calligraphic character. Numerals are sturdy and expressive, matching the dramatic contrast and sturdy vertical stress.
This face works especially well for headlines and short-to-medium blocks of text where its contrast and bracketed serifs can be appreciated—magazine titles, book covers, editorial decks, and premium brand wordmarks. It also suits posters and pull quotes where a classic, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and time-honored, with an editorial gravitas that reads as established and trustworthy. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted serifs add a touch of ceremony, making it feel suited to classic publishing and refined branding rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading experience with elevated drama: a familiar text-serif structure combined with sharpened contrast, sculpted brackets, and expressive terminals to add presence and hierarchy in editorial settings.
Spacing appears generous at display sizes, and the strong contrast creates a lively texture that becomes more pronounced as lines of text stack. The uppercase “Q” has a distinctive sweeping tail, and the “W”/“V” forms feel especially monumental due to deep inner counters and sharp diagonals.