Serif Normal Mibaj 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arethusa' and 'Arethusa Pro' by AVP, 'Arrus BT' by Bitstream, 'CT Ausetan' by Cosmos Type, 'Carrig Pro' by Monotype, and 'Magneta' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, editorial impact, classic readability, institutional tone, bracketed, beaked, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust.
A robust serif with strongly modulated strokes and pronounced bracketed serifs that taper into beak-like terminals. The letterforms have generous, slightly extended proportions and a steady, traditional rhythm, with clear thick–thin contrast that reads as crisp at display sizes. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively open, and joins show a subtle calligraphic logic rather than geometric construction. Lowercase shapes lean toward oldstyle influences (notably the two-storey a and g), while capitals feel stately and evenly paced, with confident verticals and carefully sculpted bowls.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and editorial typography where a strong serif voice is desired. It can also work for book covers and brand wordmarks that need a traditional, authoritative presence, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional publishing and institutional typography. Its strong contrast and firm serifs give it a formal, editorial voice that feels established rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif feel with heightened emphasis and sculpted detail, combining traditional proportions with a more assertive, attention-holding contrast for editorial and display use.
Numerals appear sturdy and traditional, matching the text weight with clear contrast and rounded forms. The sample text shows a compact, energetic texture in paragraph-like settings, with distinct word shapes and emphatic dark–light patterning that suits prominent reading sizes.