Serif Normal Minuv 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, books, magazines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, classic authority, editorial clarity, premium tone, display emphasis, crisp, sculpted, bracketed, calligraphic, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, wedge-like terminals and bracketed serifs that give strokes a carved, sculptural feel. The verticals are dominant and crisp while curves taper into hairline connections, producing strong light–dark rhythm across words. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly condensed, while the lowercase shows traditional text-serif construction with a double-storey a and g, sturdy stems, and compact, tapered joins. Numerals are similarly contrasty with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp finishing, keeping a consistent, print-oriented texture.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where its contrast and crisp terminals can provide emphasis. It also fits editorial layouts and book typography, particularly for display and section titling, and can support premium branding where a classic serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, formal presence that recalls traditional book and magazine typography. Its pronounced contrast and sharp finishing add a refined, slightly dramatic elegance suited to elevated, text-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-classic serif voice with heightened contrast and sharp detailing, balancing readability with a more dramatic, display-leaning elegance.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp terminals read especially clean and sophisticated, while in dense settings the contrast creates a lively, sparkling texture. The rhythm is controlled and conventional rather than quirky, prioritizing clarity and typographic authority.