Serif Other Mubi 8 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, headlines, magazine, branding, classic, literary, refined, dramatic, formal, editorial tone, classic revival, elegant display, distinctive texture, engraved feel, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, crisp, sculpted.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with thin hairlines and stronger main stems, paired with small, sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with noticeable swelling where strokes transition into terminals, giving the letters a subtly sculpted, engraved feel. The capitals read stately and open, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact joins and neatly shaped bowls. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, with oldstyle-like softness in curves and finely finished terminals that keep the set cohesive in text.
This font is well suited to book covers, chapter openers, magazine headlines, and other editorial settings where a classic serif voice with a bit of stylistic bite is desirable. It can also serve branding and logotypes that want traditional authority with a distinctive, engraved finish, especially when set at display sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals are most legible.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, formal demeanor suited to editorial typography. Its contrast and pointed finishing introduce a touch of drama and elegance, evoking traditional book serifs and engraved display work rather than utilitarian signage.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional, high-contrast book/display serif with sharper, more tapered finishing and a slightly calligraphic modulation. It prioritizes elegance and character in headlines and prominent text, while still keeping enough regularity to function in short editorial passages.
In the text sample, the face maintains clarity at larger sizes, where the sharp serifs and hairlines become a defining texture. The design’s pointed terminals and subtly flared details create a lively sparkle along the baseline and cap line, giving paragraphs a distinctive, slightly decorative flavor without becoming overtly ornate.