Serif Normal Migas 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Carrara Fina' by Hoftype; 'Geller' by Ludka Biniek; 'Accia Moderato' by Mint Type; and 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', and 'Acta Pro Deck' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, editorial authority, classic readability, display presence, print tradition, bracketed, scotch-like, beaked, ball terminals, wedge serifs.
A sturdy serif with sharply defined, wedge-like terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are mostly bracketed with a carved, slightly angular feel, and many joins show crisp triangular notches that emphasize the cut of the forms. Capitals are broad and confident, while lowercase maintains a traditional, readable skeleton with compact bowls and tight apertures. Figures are robust and lining in appearance, with strong vertical stress and clear, engraved-style details.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative serif voice. The strong contrast and crisp detailing make it especially effective at larger sizes in display and cover applications, and it can also serve for short-form text where a traditional, print-like character is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, suggesting established institutions and print-first typography. Its high-contrast strokes and chiseled terminals convey a serious, editorial voice with a hint of vintage book craftsmanship.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, literature-friendly serif with a more dramatic, carved finish—combining familiar text-serif proportions with sharper terminals and heightened contrast for stronger presence in headings.
Round letters (C, G, O, Q) show strong vertical stress and clean, controlled curves, while diagonals (V, W, Y, X) feel crisp and slightly flared at the ends. The lowercase has noticeable personality in letters like a, g, and y, where pointed entry/exit strokes and small spur details add a distinctive, engraved rhythm.