Serif Normal Mibaz 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Krete' by BluHead Studio, 'CT Ausetan' by Cosmos Type, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, magazine, book covers, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, editorial strength, classic readability, display presence, print heritage, bracketed, scotch-like, crisp, robust, lively.
This serif has a robust, high-contrast build with pronounced thick-to-thin transitions and crisp, bracketed serifs. The proportions feel generously set, with broad capitals and ample inner counters that keep large text open despite the weight. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, while joins and terminals show decisive, chiseled shaping; diagonal letters like V, W, and X read sturdy and balanced. The lowercase presents a steady, readable rhythm with compact ascenders and descenders and clear, sturdy punctuation and numerals.
It is well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a classic serif voice is needed with strong presence. It also works effectively for magazine layouts, book covers, and poster titling that benefits from an established, literary tone and clear letterforms at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting confidence and seriousness with a classic print sensibility. Its strong contrast and assertive serifs lend an established, institutional feel suited to headline-driven typography that still nods to book and newspaper heritage.
The design appears aimed at delivering a conventional text-serif foundation with extra display authority, combining traditional bracketed serifs and high contrast with broader proportions for impact. It prioritizes legibility and familiarity while adding enough sculpted detail to stand out in editorial typography.
In the sample text the letterforms maintain clarity at large sizes, with distinctive shapes in characters like a, g, and y that add personality without becoming ornamental. The numerals are substantial and dignified, aligning visually with the caps for display settings.