Serif Normal Mirah 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Benton Modern' and 'Escrow' by Font Bureau, 'Chronicle Deck' and 'Chronicle Display' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Keiss Text' and 'Ysobel' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, formal, literary, classic, authoritative, authority, elegance, editorial impact, classic readability, refined detail, bracketed, ball terminals, scotch-like, crisp, robust.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with sturdy vertical stems and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and relatively compact, giving a crisp, disciplined rhythm while keeping the overall color dark and solid. Round forms (C, G, O, Q) are generously curved with tight, clean joins, and many terminals resolve into subtle balls or teardrops, especially visible in lowercase. The lowercase is compact with a steady x-height and clear differentiation between bowls, counters, and apertures, while numerals and capitals share the same firm, high-contrast structure.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where its contrast and compact serifs can create a strong editorial presence. It can also work for book covers and sophisticated branding that benefits from a classic serif voice, especially in larger sizes where the hairlines and terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, with a refined, print-oriented voice. Its sharp contrast and small, decisive details suggest an editorial seriousness—more bookish and institutional than casual or playful. The ball terminals add a touch of warmth and personality without breaking the formal character.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-classic serif with a contemporary crispness—aiming for authority and elegance through strong contrast, bracketed serifs, and carefully shaped terminals. It prioritizes impactful word shapes and refined detailing for editorial and display typography.
The sample text shows strong word shapes and a dense, even typographic color that reads as assertive at display sizes. Fine hairlines and pointed joins are visually prominent, so spacing and line breaks will matter to keep the texture from feeling tight in smaller settings.