Serif Normal Minam 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', 'Acta Pro Deck', 'Glosa', 'Glosa Headline', 'Glosa Text', and 'Leitura News' by Monotype and 'Strato Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, magazines, branding, formal, authoritative, traditional, literary, classic text, strong hierarchy, editorial clarity, traditional tone, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a classical, text-oriented construction with relatively compact counters, a firm baseline, and clear vertical stress. Curves are smoothly modeled with slightly flared terminals, while stems and joins feel sturdy and well-supported, giving the design strong presence in both display sizes and larger text settings. Numerals and capitals follow the same sculpted rhythm, maintaining a consistent, disciplined texture across the set.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, book titles, and section heads where a classic serif presence is desired. Its weight and contrast also make it effective for branding and institutional materials that need a traditional, trustworthy tone, while remaining legible for short-to-medium text passages at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial voice. It feels bookish and institutional—confident rather than decorative—suited to contexts that benefit from a classic, established typographic color.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif that delivers a classic reading texture with added weight for emphasis. It aims to balance traditional proportions and serif detailing with a darker, more assertive color for strong typographic hierarchy.
The texture reads dark and even, with strong internal contrast that sharpens edges and reinforces hierarchy. Capitals carry a stately proportion and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, conventional rhythm, supporting clear word shapes and a composed page color.