Serif Normal Mirel 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ang Thong BT', 'Dutch 801', and 'Frank Ruehl BT' by Bitstream; 'Times Eighteen' and 'Times Ten' by Linotype; 'CG Times' and 'Times New Roman' by Monotype; and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, authoritative, literary, heritage, classic text, editorial voice, display impact, traditional branding, bracketed, oldstyle, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, calligraphic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic stress and lively detailing, including ball/teardrop terminals on several lowercase forms, giving the design an oldstyle flavor despite its strong weight. Counters are moderately open, joins are smooth, and the overall rhythm feels dense but controlled, with a slightly vertical stance and crisp, sculpted edges across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, such as magazine headings, book covers, and pull quotes. The strong weight and contrast also make it effective for posters and branding applications that need a traditional, authoritative presence.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish seriousness with a confident, institutional tone. Its weight and sharp contrast project authority, while the more humanist terminal shapes add warmth and a classic editorial character.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif look with elevated contrast and refined terminal detailing, balancing readability with a pronounced, dignified display character.
The capitals read stately and stable, with prominent serifs and a strong baseline presence. Lowercase forms maintain a consistent texture in text, and the numerals share the same engraved, high-contrast logic, supporting cohesive typographic color at display and paragraph sizes.