Serif Normal Mirat 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Display', 'Acta Pro', 'Acta Pro Deck', 'Acta Pro Display', 'Acta Pro Headline', and 'Leitura News' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, formal, literary, authoritative, classic, classic authority, editorial impact, formal tone, bracketed, sharp, crisp, high-waisted, compact.
This serif shows strongly bracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin axis, with crisp terminals and tapered joins that create a polished, print-like finish. Capitals are stately and relatively wide, while the lowercase appears compact with sturdy stems and rounded bowls that stay controlled rather than soft. The overall rhythm is firm and deliberate: counters are moderately open, curves are smooth, and the weight concentrates in vertical strokes, giving words a dark, even color at text sizes. Numerals follow the same formal construction, with clear, traditional shapes and consistent serif treatment.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes and short passages where a darker, more emphatic typographic color helps establish hierarchy.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography, institutions, and editorial settings. Its strong contrast and confident serifing lend a sense of ceremony and seriousness, while the steady spacing keeps it readable and composed.
The font appears intended to deliver a conventional, bookish serif voice with elevated contrast for impact, balancing refined details with enough sturdiness to hold up in display and strong editorial settings.
The design leans on classic text-serif conventions, but the contrast and sturdy proportions make it feel especially assertive in headlines and pull quotes. Round letters maintain clean, symmetrical silhouettes, and the serifs read as refined rather than ornamental.