Serif Normal Apdu 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Candide' and 'Capricho' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, assertive, expressive emphasis, editorial impact, classic prestige, premium display, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, teardrop, sculpted.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. The letterforms show sculpted curves, tapered joins, and bracketed serifs that often finish in sharp, wedge-like terminals. Counters are compact and the overall color is dark and emphatic, with swelling curves and teardrop-like endings that give the face a lively, flowing texture while keeping a traditional serif skeleton.
Works best in headlines and short text where its contrast and sculpted italics can carry personality—magazine titles, book covers, theatrical or editorial posters, and brand marks that want a classic-but-dynamic voice. In longer passages it will be most comfortable at larger sizes and with generous spacing, where the heavy color and tight counters don’t feel congested.
The tone is confident and theatrical, pairing classical bookish cues with an energetic, display-forward slant. It feels authoritative and refined, with enough flourish to read as expressive rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with an italicized, calligraphic flair, prioritizing impact and elegance over neutrality. Its strong contrast and wedge terminals suggest a focus on premium, editorial presentation and expressive emphasis.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and engraved, while the lowercase introduces more motion through curved shoulders and angled entry/exit strokes. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing with strong thick–thin modulation, suited to prominent settings where character shapes can be appreciated.