Serif Other Notu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, whimsical, storybook, quirky, old-world, ornate, distinctiveness, ornamentation, thematic display, vintage flavor, calligraphic, flared, curlicued, spiky, expressive.
A decorative serif with lively, calligraphic modulation and pronounced stroke contrast. Serifs are sharp and often flared, with numerous curled terminals and small ink-trap-like notches that create a slightly rough, hand-cut impression. The design mixes sturdy vertical stems with thin connecting strokes and occasional swashes, producing uneven, characterful widths and a rhythmic, animated texture in text. Counters tend to be compact, ascenders feel tall, and the overall x-height reads low, giving the face a classic, slightly theatrical posture.
Best suited to display settings such as titles, headlines, book covers, posters, and packaging where its ornamental terminals can be appreciated. It can work for short passages in themed materials (e.g., storybook or fantasy-adjacent layouts), but will be most effective when given generous size and leading.
The tone is playful and eccentric, evoking fairy-tale lettering and antique display typography. Its curled details and spiky serifs add a mischievous, magical energy that feels more illustrative than strictly editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, character-led serif for attention-grabbing typography, combining traditional serif structure with whimsical curled terminals and illustrative details to create a memorable voice.
Several glyphs feature distinctive spiral or hook-like terminals (notably in forms like C/G/Q and some numerals), which become prominent at larger sizes. In longer lines the high contrast and abundant detailing create a busy texture, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence readability.