Serif Normal Maku 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, stately, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, print presence, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, crisp, traditional.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and firmly bracketed serifs. Capitals are broad and steady with sharp, tapered terminals and a slightly sculpted, calligraphic feel in the joins and curves. Lowercase shows compact, readable forms with rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” and sturdy stems that keep counters open at text sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and traditional, with clear differentiation and strong vertical emphasis.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a classic serif texture is desired, including books, magazines, and long-form reading. The weight and contrast also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and traditional branding applications such as packaging or identity work that benefits from an established, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, evoking established editorial typography and institutional print. Its strong contrast and crisp finishing give it a formal, slightly dramatic presence while remaining grounded and familiar for continuous reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a strong, classic presence—balancing readability with a distinctly formal, print-oriented character.
Diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/X/Y) are heavy and angular, contributing to a firm rhythm, while rounded letters (O/C/G/Q) keep the texture from feeling rigid. The italic is not shown; all samples appear in an upright roman style.