Serif Normal Mikor 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'GHEA Samo' by Edik Ghabuzyan, 'JT Douro Serif' by JAM Type Design, 'Cotford' by Monotype, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, magazine, posters, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, print tradition, headline impact, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, transitional, sturdy, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and firmly bracketed serifs that read as crisp wedges at the terminals. Capitals are broad and steady with a strong vertical stress and compact joins, while curves (C, O, G) show smooth, controlled transitions into the serifs. Lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact apertures and sturdy stems; counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, ink-on-paper color. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed construction and feel well integrated with the text forms.
This face is well suited to headlines, book and magazine titles, and other editorial settings where a confident serif voice is needed. It can work for short-to-medium blocks of text in print-oriented layouts, particularly when set with comfortable leading to offset the dense color.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with an editorial gravitas that suggests established print tradition. Its strong contrast and weight lend a sense of authority and seriousness, while the polished curves keep it from feeling rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif that emphasizes authority and readability through strong contrast, clear serif signaling, and a solid typographic rhythm. It aims to deliver an established, literary feel with enough weight to hold its own in display typography.
In text, the heavy strokes and tight internal spaces create a dark typographic color, especially at larger sizes, and the pronounced serifs help guide horizontal rhythm. The design favors crisp definition and impact over airy openness, making it most comfortable when given adequate leading and margins.