Slab Normal Mima 4 is a very light, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazine, reports, bookish, orderly, refined, quietly formal, readability, space saving, editorial utility, typographic structure, slab serif, bracketed serifs, high contrast, condensed, airy.
A light, condensed slab serif with a crisp vertical rhythm and generous internal whitespace. Strokes are predominantly straight and even-feeling at text sizes, with subtle contrast and clear, squared terminals. Serifs read as small slab-like feet with gentle bracketing, keeping joins smooth rather than abrupt. Curves are restrained and slightly flattened in places, and counters stay open; overall spacing feels measured, producing a tidy, column-friendly texture in paragraphs.
Works well for book and magazine typography, reports, and other text-forward layouts where a refined slab serif can provide structure without heavy color. The condensed build also makes it useful for space-conscious applications such as sidebars, footnotes, captions, and narrow columns while retaining a classic serif presence.
The tone is calm and editorial, suggesting printed matter and structured communication. Its slender proportions and neat serifs give it a quietly formal, slightly traditional character without becoming ornate or nostalgic.
Likely designed as a practical slab serif for reading and structured layout, balancing traditional serif cues with a clean, economical footprint. The restrained contrast and consistent detailing point to an emphasis on clarity and predictable typographic texture across mixed-case text.
Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, disciplined construction, reinforcing a utilitarian look suited to long runs of text. The design’s narrow set and light color can emphasize economy and elegance, but it will benefit from comfortable line spacing in dense settings.