Serif Humanist Epbu 9 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, magazine, branding, literary, refined, warm, classical, measured, text clarity, classic tone, editorial elegance, calligraphic warmth, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, diagonal stress, sheared terminals, open counters.
A delicate serif with an old-style, calligraphic skeleton and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes taper into subtly sheared terminals, with moderate thick–thin modulation and a noticeably diagonal stress in round forms. Uppercase proportions are traditional and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms stay open and readable with compact, bookish details (notably in a single-storey g and a rightward ear on r). Numerals are lining and similarly slender, with smooth curves and restrained, sharp finishing strokes.
It performs well in long-form reading—books, essays, and magazine features—where its open counters and traditional rhythm support continuous text. The crisp, slender capitals also suit chapter titles, pull quotes, and restrained branding that needs a classic, cultured tone.
The overall tone is literary and understated, projecting quiet refinement rather than display drama. Its calligraphic inflection and softened serif joins give it a warm, human presence suited to classical or editorial settings.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary, lightweight interpretation of a humanist old-style serif: preserving calligraphic warmth and traditional proportions while keeping the color light and the details crisp for modern editorial typography.
Letterforms show careful, consistent tapering and rhythmic spacing, producing an even texture in paragraphs. The italic-like hints come from angled terminals and stress rather than a true slant, keeping the voice composed and formal while still lively in detail.