Serif Normal Miram 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bevenida' by Agny Hasya Studio; 'Acta Deck', 'Acta Pro', 'Acta Pro Deck', and 'Acta Pro Headline' by Monotype; 'Cheltenham' by Wooden Type Fonts; and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, classic polish, editorial impact, formal tone, high-contrast elegance, bracketed, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, ball terminals, calligraphic.
This serif displays strong thick–thin modeling with crisp hairline serifs and clearly bracketed joins. Uppercase letters are broad and steady, with sculpted curves (C, G, S) and pointed diagonals (V, W, Y) that keep the texture lively without feeling erratic. The lowercase has a compact, sturdy build with prominent heads and ears, frequent ball terminals (notably in a, c, f), and tight internal counters that create a dense, ink-rich rhythm. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing tapered strokes with sturdy verticals for a cohesive text-and-display palette.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine titles, and book-cover typography where contrast and crisp serifs can add sophistication. It can also serve in short to medium editorial text—introductions, pull quotes, and subheads—where a strong, traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, conveying seriousness and refinement. Its high-contrast sparkle reads as formal and slightly dramatic, with a bookish, established presence suited to authoritative communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast for visual richness and emphasis. It aims to balance conventional text-serif familiarity with enough sharp detail and terminal flair to stand out in editorial and branding contexts.
The design leans on classical proportions and calligraphic stress, giving curved letters a polished, engraved feel. Heavy stems and fine serifs create a strong black-on-white impact, especially in larger settings, while the compact lowercase contributes to a confident, weighty paragraph color.