Serif Other Arja 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, signage, playful, retro, bubbly, friendly, whimsical, attention, retro charm, friendly display, novelty, impact, soft serifs, rounded terminals, blobby, cartoonish, chunky.
A very heavy, soft-edged serif display with inflated, blobby strokes and rounded corners throughout. The letterforms feel molded rather than drawn: counters are small and often teardrop-like, joins are cushioned, and terminals swell into bulbous ends that read as friendly “nubs” rather than sharp cuts. Serifs are present but highly softened and integrated into the stroke, creating an overall pillowy silhouette with minimal sharpness. Proportions lean wide with a tall x-height, and the irregular, slightly wavy edge rhythm gives the face a lively, handmade bounce while remaining consistently upright and sturdy.
Best suited for short, high-impact display settings such as posters, playful branding, packaging, storefront signage, and social graphics where its chunky silhouettes can be read at larger sizes. It also fits children’s content, games, and lighthearted event promotions where a friendly, retro voice is desired.
The tone is upbeat and comedic, with a warm, approachable personality that leans retro and cartoon-like. Its chunky softness suggests fun, indulgence, and kid-friendly energy rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, characterful serif construction—combining classic serif cues with a bubbly, decorative silhouette to create an instantly recognizable, humorous display voice.
At text sizes it reads as a strong headline face, but the tight counters and heavy ink gain reduce clarity as sizes get smaller or when set in dense paragraphs. The numerals match the inflated construction, with rounded shapes and compact interior space that emphasize the bold, toy-like character.