Slab Contrasted Miba 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazine, branding, academic, traditional, assertive, literary, readability, authority, heritage, editorial voice, print clarity, bracketed, scotch-like, ink-trap feel, sturdy, crisp.
A contrasted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed slabs and clearly modeled stroke transitions. The capitals feel formal and slightly narrow in their inner counters, while the lowercase shows more movement and texture through rounded joins and strongly defined terminals. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off, with subtle bracketing that softens the joins into the stems. Overall spacing reads generous and steady, and the shapes maintain a consistent, print-forward rhythm across letters and figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography where you want strong typographic color—magazines, book interiors, and newspaper-like layouts. It also performs effectively in headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the slabs and contrast can add impact without losing a traditional tone. For branding, it fits identities that aim for heritage, academia, or established credibility.
The tone is classic and editorial, with an authoritative, bookish voice. Strong slabs and crisp contrast give it a confident, slightly institutional feel—more library and newspaper than playful or tech. It projects seriousness and reliability while still carrying enough warmth for long-form reading.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic slab-serif reading experience with pronounced serifs and clear contrast, balancing sturdy structure with a refined, print-oriented finish. It seems intended to create a confident editorial voice that holds up in both text and display settings.
The numerals appear robust and legible, with old-style character in the curves (notably the 2, 3, and 9) and clear differentiation at text sizes. Round letters like O/C/G show smooth, controlled curves that contrast with the squarer serif treatment, creating a distinctive, textured color in paragraphs.