Serif Normal Mibab 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chronicle Deck' and 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co., 'Georgia Pro' by Microsoft, and 'Georgia' by Microsoft Corporation (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, posters, authoritative, traditional, literary, formal, readability, authority, impact, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, robust, crisp, stately, oldstyle.
This serif presents sturdy, dark letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generous, softly bracketed serifs. Proportions read slightly broad in many capitals, with ample internal space that helps counters stay open despite the heavy color. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls of B and R), while horizontals and terminals land with crisp, squared-off confidence. Lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and relatively short ascenders/descenders for a dense, text-forward rhythm.
It performs well in headlines and subheads where its strong contrast and broad shapes create impact, and it can also support editorial and book typography when a darker, more emphatic page color is desired. The clear numerals make it suitable for pull quotes, section openers, and layouts that mix text with dates or short data callouts.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness suited to institutions and long-form reading. Its weight and contrast add a confident, slightly dramatic presence that feels traditional rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-impact text serif: traditional construction and bracketed serifs for familiarity, paired with a heavier color and ample curves for presence in modern editorial layouts.
Figures are sturdy and highly legible, with rounded forms (8, 0, 9) that match the font’s generous curves, and a clear, serifed 1 that anchors numerical settings. In the sample text, the strong vertical stress and consistent serif treatment create a firm baseline and a cohesive, print-like texture.