Serif Normal Miban 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carat' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, authoritative, traditional, stately, confident, editorial presence, classic readability, headline impact, formal tone, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, strong contrast, open counters.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sturdy, bracketed serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Letterforms are upright and generously proportioned, with broad bowls and open counters that keep the rhythm legible despite the heavy weight. Terminals often finish in rounded, teardrop-like shapes (notably in the lowercase), while curves transition smoothly into stems for a polished, print-like texture. Figures are bold and stable, matching the strong presence of the capitals and the substantial lowercase.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titles where a traditional serif voice with strong contrast is desired. It can also serve for short-to-medium editorial passages, pull quotes, and section openers where its weight and clear counters support readability while maintaining a strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is classic and commanding, with an old-style, bookish warmth tempered by a headline-ready solidity. It suggests heritage publishing and formal communication, projecting confidence and a slightly theatrical, poster-like emphasis when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, publication-oriented serif with elevated contrast and a confident, display-capable weight. It balances classic forms and refined terminals with a sturdy build, aiming for an authoritative tone that still feels familiar in editorial settings.
Spacing appears comfortable rather than tight, helping the dense strokes avoid clogging in longer lines. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable construction (single-storey “g”, classic “a”), and the italic is not shown; the roman’s strong contrast and rounded terminals do much of the stylistic signaling.