Serif Normal Miban 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, magazines, authoritative, traditional, formal, bookish, impactful classic, editorial authority, print-like texture, bracketed, modulated, robust, crisp, stately.
A robust serif with strongly modulated strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Serifs are bracketed and weighty, with crisp terminals that give the letters a carved, print-like finish. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is steady, producing dark, confident text color; the lowercase shows sturdy, slightly rounded joins and a double-storey “g” with a prominent ear.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and display-heavy editorial layouts where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for book and magazine typography when used with generous leading and sizing that preserves clarity in the dense stroke structure.
The font reads as traditional and authoritative, evoking classic publishing and institutional typography. Its heavy presence and crisp contrast convey seriousness and formality, with an editorial voice suited to emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with amplified presence—combining classic bracketed serifs and strong contrast to create a confident, print-forward look that stands out in editorial and promotional settings.
At text sizes the weight and compact counters create a dense, high-impact texture, while the larger serifs and strong contrast help maintain character differentiation in headings. Numerals appear sturdy and old-style in spirit, matching the overall classic serif tone.