Serif Normal Magi 14 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikaway' by Berthold, 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'Zenon' by CAST, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'ITC New Veljovic' by ITC, 'Nyte' by Monotype, and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, pull quotes, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, impact, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, calligraphic, sculpted, ball terminals.
A robust text serif with strong stroke modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. Letterforms are compact and weighty, with rounded joins, softened corners, and subtly calligraphic transitions that keep counters open despite the heavy color. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with prominent ascenders and compact bowls; terminals often finish with small teardrop/ball details and tapered strokes. Numerals are similarly sturdy and round, matching the face’s dense, steady rhythm across lines.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong typographic color is desirable. It can also work for short-form editorial text and book-cover typography, especially when set with comfortable spacing to prevent lines from feeling too dense.
The overall tone is classic and confident, with an editorial gravity that feels established and slightly old-style. Its heavy presence reads assertive and dependable rather than delicate, giving text a serious, headline-ready voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif with added impact: maintaining familiar, readable structures while amplifying contrast, serifs, and terminal details to produce a commanding page presence.
At larger sizes the serif shaping and terminal details become more noticeable, while at smaller sizes the dense weight can darken paragraphs; generous tracking and leading help maintain clarity. The forms balance traditional proportions with a sturdy, modern solidity.