Serif Normal Mimam 17 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beliber' by Ridtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, authority, readability, heritage, impact, bracketed, crisp, ball terminals, scotch-like, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a strongly calligraphic thick–thin rhythm. The capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with sharp triangular joins and clean, tapered terminals that keep large sizes looking punchy. Lowercase forms show a traditional text-serif skeleton with moderate x-height, prominent ascenders, and compact bowls; details like the two-storey “a” and “g,” ball terminals on “c/e,” and a leftward “Q” tail reinforce a classic, refined construction. Numerals are weighty and vertically oriented, with strong contrast and clear serifed structure that matches the text color of the letters.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine titles, and book-cover typography where high-contrast serifs and a classic voice are desirable. It can also support refined branding and packaging that calls for a traditional, premium tone, especially at larger sizes where the crisp serifs and modulation show clearly.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, projecting authority and tradition while still feeling energetic due to the pronounced contrast and sharp serif detailing. It reads as bookish and cultivated, with a slightly dramatic flavor suited to headlines and typographic statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with elevated contrast and sharpened details for stronger presence. It balances classic proportions with decisive terminals and bracketed serifs to create an authoritative, publication-ready look.
In the text sample, the face produces a dense, confident typographic color at larger sizes, with pronounced stroke modulation and tight internal counters that emphasize impact. Spacing appears balanced for display and editorial settings, though the strong contrast and sharp joins make it visually assertive.