Serif Normal Mibat 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Iowan Old Style BT' by Bitstream, 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Poynter Old Style' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Legacy Serif' by ITC, 'Minister' by Linotype, 'Iowan Old Style' by ParaType, and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, packaging, authoritative, traditional, formal, academic, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, transitional, sturdy, bookish, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The capitals are broad and steady with strong vertical stress, while the lowercase shows a compact, readable build with rounded bowls and firm, slightly tapered terminals. Curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and weighty, and joins and counters are kept open enough to hold up in dense settings. Numerals are similarly substantial, with classic forms and confident, slightly calligraphic curves that match the overall rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, title pages, and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can also work for book typography at larger sizes, posters, and packaging that benefit from a traditional, authoritative serif with substantial presence.
The tone is confident and institutional, with a distinctly classic, bookish presence. Its heavy color and traditional detailing convey seriousness and authority, evoking printed editorial and academic contexts rather than casual or playful use.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a classic serif voice with extra weight and contrast for impact, while retaining conventional proportions and familiar shapes for legibility. The intent reads as a dependable text-and-display hybrid aimed at strong, formal typography in print-like layouts.
The design maintains a consistent vertical rhythm and strong baseline stability, giving paragraphs a solid, dark texture. Serifs and stroke transitions are clean and disciplined, emphasizing clarity and a familiar, conventional reading experience.