Serif Normal Mimay 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, formal, authoritative, classic, dramatic, classic readability, editorial impact, heritage tone, typographic authority, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, tight apertures.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that create a crisp, engraved rhythm. Capitals are broad-shouldered with compact counters and strong vertical stress, while the lowercase shows sturdy stems, a two-storey “a,” and a double-storey “g,” with ball/teardrop terminals appearing on forms like “a” and “y.” Curves are slightly squared-off where they meet stems, giving the design a carved, print-oriented texture. Numerals appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders/descenders, adding a traditional text color and uneven baseline movement compared with lining figures.
It suits magazine headlines, section heads, and editorial typography where a confident serif voice is needed. The traditional lowercase construction and oldstyle numerals also make it appropriate for book work and long-form layouts that benefit from a classic, slightly formal texture. It can support branding for institutions or products aiming for heritage and gravitas.
The font reads as traditional and authoritative, with a pronounced editorial seriousness. Its strong contrast and emphatic serifs lend a confident, slightly dramatic tone that feels established and institutional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-centric serif with heightened contrast and assertive detailing, balancing classic letterform construction with enough personality in terminals and figures to stand out in editorial settings.
The overall spacing and dense interior counters can make the texture feel weighty at display sizes, while the lively oldstyle numerals and ball terminals add character in running text. The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, classic page color.