Serif Normal Mibab 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co., 'Linotype Centennial' by Linotype, and 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book covers, branding, authoritative, formal, literary, institutional, clarity, prestige, print tradition, headline impact, classic styling, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, ball terminals, engraved feel, display contrast.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are upright and fairly open, with sturdy vertical stems and hairline connections that sharpen the overall texture. Terminals frequently flare or taper into pointed wedges, and several glyphs show ball terminals (notably in forms like a, j, and y), adding a slightly ornamental finish. Capitals are stately and broad-shouldered, while the lowercase maintains a conventional text rhythm with pronounced ascenders/descenders and clear differentiation between rounds and straights.
Best suited for headlines, deck copy, and short editorial passages where the contrast and sharp serifs can read clearly and add sophistication. It also fits classic branding contexts (publishers, cultural institutions, luxury or heritage themes) and book-cover typography that benefits from a strong, traditional serif voice.
The font conveys a classic, authoritative tone associated with book typography and traditional print. Its pronounced contrast and sharp finishing details introduce a refined, slightly dramatic presence that feels confident and established rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif tone with elevated contrast for impact. It aims to balance familiar text-serif proportions with sharper, more display-oriented finishing details to create a confident, print-classic presence.
In the sample text, the bold weight and strong contrast create a dark, prominent typographic color, making the face feel more at home at headline and subhead sizes than in long passages. Numerals appear traditional and well-formed, matching the serifed style and contributing to a cohesive, old-style editorial impression.