Serif Normal Minab 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, and 'Bodoni' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book text, editorial, magazines, posters, formal, classic, confident, traditional, readable classicism, authoritative tone, editorial impact, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, high-contrast, bookish, stately.
A bold, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The design shows sturdy vertical stems, tapered joins, and slightly flared terminals that keep counters open at text sizes. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, while the lowercase is rounder with a two-storey a, a double-storey g, and a relatively sturdy, dark rhythm through words. Numerals are weighty and clear, with strong vertical stress and consistent serif treatment.
Works especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also support book or magazine text in sizes where its robust stems and open counters maintain clarity, while delivering a more formal, print-forward character.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its strong contrast and firm serifs give it a confident, slightly dramatic presence suited to classic publishing aesthetics.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, publishable serif look with heightened contrast and a firm, bold color, aiming for clarity and authority across both display and text settings.
In the sample text, the bold color and contrast create a commanding texture; spacing appears even, and the forms hold together well in dense paragraphs. The x-height reads as moderate, balancing readability with a more formal, book-oriented posture.