Serif Normal Miraz 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fulmar' by CAST, 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Reserve' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, classic, confident, formal, dramatic, authority, impact, tradition, hierarchy, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, vertical stress, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems, giving an assertive, engraved-looking texture. Serifs are bracketed and neatly finished, with crisp joins and pronounced stroke modulation that reads clearly at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact in their counters, while lowercase shows sturdy, slightly calligraphic construction with a two-storey “a,” a looped descender on “g,” and a pronounced ear on “g.” Numerals are similarly contrasted and traditional in feel, with strong verticals and fine finishing strokes that keep the rhythm lively.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where strong contrast and crisp serifs add sophistication. It can also serve in premium branding and formal promotional materials, especially where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic presence are desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and polish with a touch of drama from the strong contrast and sharp terminals. It feels at home in contexts that want a traditional, literary voice—serious, confident, and slightly theatrical rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading model with heightened contrast for impact, combining traditional letterforms with a bold, attention-grabbing finish for display-forward typography.
In text settings the heavy main strokes create a dark, punchy color, while the thin hairlines add sparkle; this yields strong hierarchy and emphasis but benefits from comfortable sizing and spacing to keep the finest strokes from visually dropping out. Curved letters (like C, G, O, Q) show controlled, symmetrical rounding, reinforcing a formal, conventional reading experience.