Serif Normal Mibin 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Carat' by Hoftype; 'Azurio' by Narrow Type; 'Thermal' by TipoType; and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, editorial, traditional, formal, stately, authority, readability, impact, heritage, bracketed, ball terminals, sharpened, ink-trap-like, compact counters.
A strongly modeled serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, vertical stress, and crisp, bracketed serifs that often terminate in sharp, triangular-looking edges. Curves show a slightly carved, faceted feel, with tight apertures and compact counters that keep the texture dark and emphatic. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, while the lowercase keeps a conventional x-height and sturdy stems; several letters show small wedge-like notches and ball terminals that add a subtly engraved character. Numerals match the heavy, high-contrast rhythm and read clearly at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its strong contrast and sharp serifs can carry a page. It can also work for book covers, editorial branding, and poster typography that benefits from a traditional serif voice with extra bite and presence.
The overall tone is confident and institutional, with an editorial seriousness that suggests tradition and authority. The sharp serifs and sculpted modulation give it a slightly dramatic, old-world flavor without drifting into novelty.
This design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif structure with heightened contrast and more incisive, sculpted finishing for stronger impact in display and editorial contexts. The added sharpness and compact interior shapes help maintain a firm, authoritative texture on the page.
In text settings the face builds a dense, assertive color, with crisp joins and angular finishing that make headings feel decisive. The spacing and proportions support a stable, classic rhythm, while the pointed terminals and occasional ball details add distinctiveness to otherwise conventional text-seriffing.