Serif Normal Mikuv 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Pro', 'Nitida Text', and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype; 'Strato Pro' by Mostardesign; and 'Lido STF' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazine, invitations, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, classic text, editorial voice, formal tone, print tradition, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sculpted joins, calligraphic modulation, oldstyle figures.
This serif typeface shows clear stroke modulation with strong thick–thin contrast and a predominantly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and fairly crisp, with tapered terminals that give many strokes a subtly sculpted finish. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms combine compact, sturdy stems with round counters; the overall rhythm feels measured rather than geometric. Numerals appear oldstyle in proportion and alignment, integrating naturally with text rather than standing as lining figures.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast look.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with an editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast modulation and refined serifs add a sense of authority and polish, making it feel established and trustworthy rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a more formal, literary character. Its bracketed serifs and calligraphic modulation suggest an aim toward traditional publishing aesthetics while remaining versatile for general editorial use.
In the sample text, the face maintains a strong typographic color at display and large text sizes, with distinctive details such as a two-storey “g,” a curved descender on “y,” and wedge-like finishing on several terminals. The contrast and fine hairlines suggest it benefits from adequate size and reproduction quality where delicate strokes won’t fill in or break up.