Serif Normal Mirud 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Daily News' by Berthold, 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'ITC Stone Serif' by ITC, 'New Aster LT' by Linotype, and 'Janek' by Pawel Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, literary, readability, authority, impact, tradition, bracketed, beaked, robust, crisp, sculpted.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a broad, confident stance. Serifs are distinctly bracketed with occasional beak-like terminals, giving strokes a carved, sculptural finish. Round letters show strong vertical stress and a tight, controlled curvature, while counters remain open enough for clarity at text sizes. Overall rhythm is steady and compact, with substantial capitals and a weighty texture that reads solid and deliberate.
Well-suited to headlines, book and magazine titling, and other editorial settings where a strong serif voice is desired. It can also support short-to-medium text in print and on screen when a darker, more emphatic typographic color is appropriate, and it works well for branding that aims for tradition and authority.
The font conveys a traditional, authoritative tone associated with editorial and institutional typography. Its strong contrast and shaped terminals add a slightly dramatic, old-style gravitas without feeling ornamental. The overall color on the page is dark and confident, suggesting seriousness and credibility.
Likely designed to provide a conventional text-serif foundation with added impact: strong contrast, pronounced terminals, and a broad stance that keeps the letterforms firm and attention-getting. The intent reads as classic and readable, but optimized to hold presence in display and editorial environments.
Numerals appear sturdy and legible, matching the uppercase weight and contrast. Diacritics are not shown; the displayed set focuses on basic Latin letters and figures. The lowercase includes distinctive, slightly calligraphic details (notably in ear/terminal shapes) that help differentiate it from more neutral modern serifs.