Serif Other Opbes 9 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, invitations, elegant, airy, refined, literary, fashion, luxury feel, display focus, editorial tone, modern classic, high-contrast, hairline, flared, calligraphic, sharp.
A delicate serif design built from hairline strokes and crisp, tapering terminals. Serifs are small and often wedge-like or flared, with an overall sculpted, calligraphic finish rather than blunt brackets. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and the thin horizontals and diagonals create a light, airy color on the page. The rhythm favors wide spacing and graceful proportions, with distinctive, slightly ornamental details visible in letters like the single-storey “g,” the long-tailed “Q,” and the fine, pointed joins in “W” and “V.”
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and refined brand wordmarks where the hairline details can be appreciated. It can also work for invitations and luxury packaging, especially when printed well and given generous tracking and leading.
The font conveys a refined, cultured tone—quietly dramatic, poised, and premium. Its hairline construction and sharpened terminals give it a fashionable, editorial feel, while the classical serif structure keeps it formal and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on a classical serif: thin, spacious, and detail-driven, emphasizing elegance and sophistication over utilitarian text robustness.
At smaller sizes the extremely thin strokes and delicate joins may become visually fragile, while at display sizes the nuanced terminals and open shapes read clearly and add character. Numerals follow the same light, high-finesse approach, with elegant curves and minimal, sharp serifs.