Serif Normal Modim 5 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, editorial polish, classic text, premium tone, authoritative voice, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sharp, sculpted.
This serif shows a transitional, high-contrast build with strong vertical stress and clean, bracketed serifs. Curves are full and round while terminals and joins often finish in sharp, slightly tapered points, giving the letters a carved, chiseled feel. Uppercase forms are broad and stately, with generous spacing and pronounced thick–thin modulation; the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and open counters. Overall rhythm is steady and text-like, but the pointed detailing (notably in S, a, s, and the diagonal letters) adds extra edge and definition.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where the high-contrast strokes and crisp serifs can shine. It’s a strong choice for magazine layouts, book covers, cultural institutions, and premium brand identities that want a classic serif voice with a slightly dramatic edge. In longer text, it will favor comfortable sizes and careful spacing to preserve its sharp details.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with an upscale editorial polish. Its crisp contrast and pointed terminals suggest authority and formality, while the rounded bowls keep it from feeling brittle. The result feels suited to heritage branding and publishing where a refined, confident voice is needed.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and refined finishing, balancing readability with a more dramatic, display-capable character. Its wide capitals, bracketed serifs, and sculpted terminals aim to evoke traditional publishing and polished print typography.
Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast, with distinctive shapes (notably the curled 2 and the angled 7) that read well at display sizes. In the sample text, the contrast and sharp terminals become more prominent at larger settings, producing an elegant but assertive texture.