Serif Other Haji 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, editorial, posters, packaging, storybook, handmade, old-style, rustic, whimsical, vintage flavor, handcrafted feel, literary tone, display emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, inked, textured, quirky.
A decorative serif with sturdy verticals, pronounced contrast, and subtly irregular, inked contours. Serifs are bracketed and often slightly flared, with softened terminals that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically crisp. Curves and bowls are compact and upright, while crossbars and arms show gentle variation in length and angle, creating an uneven-but-controlled rhythm. Proportions lean condensed with a relatively low lowercase height, and spacing appears moderately tight, giving lines a dense, bookish color.
Best suited to display sizes where the textured edges, contrast, and serif detailing can be appreciated—such as headlines, book covers, chapter openers, posters, and brand packaging. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or introductory paragraphs when a distinctly crafted, classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and characterful, evoking a printed, old-world feel with a hint of whimsy. Its small imperfections and lively curves suggest craft and personality over strict neutrality, making it feel literary and slightly theatrical rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to combine an old-style serif foundation with intentionally handmade irregularities, producing a compact, high-impact texture that feels printed and human. It prioritizes personality and atmosphere while remaining readable enough for short passages.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and formal, while the lowercase introduces more quirks in stroke endings and entry/exit shapes, adding animation in text. Numerals follow the same inked, serifed logic and keep a traditional text-figure feel in their silhouettes, supporting a cohesive vintage impression.