Serif Normal Migas 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Callas', 'Candide', 'Carrara Fina', 'Contane', 'Contane Text', and 'Empira' by Hoftype and 'ITC New Veljovic' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, dramatic, formal, impact, hierarchy, editorial voice, classic revival, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted.
A robust serif with strongly sculpted, bracketed serifs and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes. The letterforms feel broad and steady, with generous counters and a relatively short-to-moderate x-height that lets capitals dominate. Terminals are crisp and slightly flared, giving curves a carved, chiseled finish; joins and shoulders are clean and controlled rather than calligraphic. Spacing reads open and stable in both caps and lowercase, supporting an even texture in continuous text.
This face excels in editorial settings where a classic serif voice is needed with extra impact—magazine headlines, section openers, book and report titling, and high-contrast posters. In longer passages it will read best at comfortable sizes and line spacing, where the sharp serifs and strong contrast can keep the text lively without crowding.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a slightly theatrical snap from the sharp serifs and dramatic thick–thin rhythm. It evokes established editorial typography—serious, polished, and assertive—without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif foundation with heavier weight, broader proportions, and heightened contrast for stronger hierarchy. Its detailing emphasizes crisp terminals and confident serifs to deliver authority and visual punch in titles and editorial layouts.
Capitals are particularly weighty and wide, producing strong headline presence. Numerals show clear, sturdy silhouettes suited to display and emphasis, while the lowercase maintains clarity through large counters and crisp stroke endings.