Slab Normal Mira 4 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, editorial, signage, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, retro, mechanical, clean, workhorse, clarity, systematic, industrial tone, retro utility, square serif, rounded corners, low contrast, open apertures, boxy forms.
This typeface presents a low-contrast, squared serif construction with mostly uniform stroke weight and gently rounded outer corners. Curves are drawn with a geometric, boxy logic—counters often appear rectangular or softly chamfered rather than purely circular. Serifs read as small, sturdy slabs that cap stems and terminals with a crisp, engineered feel, while joins stay clean and controlled. Proportions are even and steady, with clear rhythm in text; figures follow the same squared, monoline-like treatment and maintain consistent alignment and spacing.
It suits interface labeling, product packaging, and editorial typography where a sturdy, orderly texture is desirable. The restrained contrast and squared detailing also work well for signage and instructional or technical material that benefits from a clear, engineered voice.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a subtle retro-industrial character. Its squared curves and slab terminals evoke technical labeling and mid-century functional printing while remaining calm and readable.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab serif for everyday setting, combining straightforward letterforms with subtle squared geometry to create a distinctive but not flashy texture. It aims to balance clarity in continuous text with a recognizable, slightly industrial personality for headings and labels.
Several letters emphasize straight-sided bowls and squared counters (notably in rounded glyphs like C, O, Q, and e), giving the face a distinctive “rounded-rectangle” silhouette. Punctuation and numerals match the same disciplined geometry, reinforcing a consistent, system-like texture across longer lines of copy.