Serif Normal Miluf 15 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Thermal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, classic, dramatic, confident, formal, display impact, classic refinement, editorial presence, bracketed, wedge serifs, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharply tapered, wedge-like serifs and a crisp, chiseled finishing throughout. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O, Q, and the bowls of b/d/p), while joins and terminals cut cleanly with a slightly calligraphic logic. The capitals feel sturdy and display-oriented with strong vertical stress and compact interior counters, and the overall rhythm reads as dense and deliberate. Lowercase forms maintain traditional proportions, with a two-storey g and noticeable teardrop/ball-like terminals in places, reinforcing a carved, high-contrast texture in text.
This typeface is best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other editorial display roles where its contrast and wedge serifs can provide punch and refinement. It can also support branding and packaging that want a classic, premium voice, especially when set with generous size and spacing.
The tone is traditional and authoritative with an editorial edge—dramatic contrast and sculpted details give it a poised, high-end presence. It conveys seriousness and confidence, leaning toward classic publishing and heritage branding rather than casual or utilitarian communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and sculpted terminals, creating a more dramatic, display-forward interpretation of classic text-serif forms. Its detailing suggests an emphasis on impact and elegance in prominent typographic applications.
The heavy weight paired with sharp contrast produces a distinctly inky color at larger sizes, while small counters and fine hairlines can make long passages feel intense. Numerals follow the same sculpted, high-contrast approach and appear well suited to prominent settings where their distinctive shapes can read clearly.