Serif Normal Vasa 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, editorial, refined, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial tone, formal voice, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered strokes and bracketed serifs that feel sharp yet controlled. The letterforms show a traditional serif construction with narrow joins, elegant curves, and a rhythmic thick–thin modulation that becomes especially apparent in rounds like C, O, and G. Proportions lean toward a compact lowercase with a relatively short x-height and noticeable ascenders/descenders, giving text a vertical, bookish color. Numerals appear to be oldstyle, with varied heights and flowing forms that integrate naturally with lowercase text.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography such as books and magazines, particularly when a classic serif tone is desired. It also performs convincingly in headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding systems where contrast and traditional detail can carry the visual identity. The oldstyle-style numerals make it a natural fit for text that includes dates, measurements, or other inline figures.
The overall tone is classic and refined, with a distinctly literary and editorial character. Its sharp contrast and traditional proportions suggest formality and an established, authoritative voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes classical proportions, elegant modulation, and an authoritative reading voice. It aims to evoke established print typography while remaining clean and structured in contemporary layouts.
In display sizes the sculpted terminals and contrast read as crisp and elegant, while the dense texture and short x-height give paragraphs a traditional, page-like color. Curved forms and diagonals maintain a consistent, calligraphic logic that helps the design feel cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures.