Serif Normal Maba 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream, 'Pelham DT' by DTP Types, 'Times Eighteen' and 'Times Ten' by Linotype, 'CG Times' and 'Times New Roman' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9' and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9 L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, impact, tradition, clarity, prestige, bracketed, crisp, dense, engraved-like.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, pronounced bracketed serifs, and weighty main strokes that read firmly at display sizes. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively compact, and joins transition sharply from thick to thin, producing a crisp, engraved-like color on the page. The lowercase shows a classic, bookish construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” plus sturdy, blocky proportions that keep the texture dense and even.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and editorial typography where a traditional serif presence is desired. It can also work for pull quotes, book or magazine titling, and branding that aims for a classic, established tone, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and serifs remain clean.
This typeface conveys a confident, authoritative tone with a distinctly editorial feel. Its crisp contrast and emphatic serifs create a sense of tradition and seriousness, while the lively rhythm in the lowercase adds a slightly theatrical, attention-grabbing energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with strong impact—suited to prominent messaging where contrast and sturdy serifs can signal credibility. Its compact counters and emphatic stroke transitions suggest a focus on bold, legible typographic color for titles and short blocks of text.
Numerals appear sturdy and traditional, matching the overall assertive texture. The sample text shows strong word shapes and a compact, dark typographic color, with thin strokes that add sparkle without softening the overall weight.