Serif Other Idmu 9 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, classical, dramatic, refined, formal, elegance, impact, ornament, editorial voice, premium tone, hairline serifs, flared terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sharp apexes.
This serif shows an expansive, horizontally generous set with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairlines. Serifs are delicate and sharp, often slightly flared and bracketed, with pointed wedge-like feet and lively terminal shapes that feel drawn rather than purely geometric. Capitals have a stately, open stance with strong vertical stems, while round letters (O, C, G) show a smooth, calligraphic stress and tightly tapered joins. The lowercase mixes firm verticals with sweeping curves; bowls and shoulders are full, and several letters feature distinctive hooked or teardrop-like terminals that add a decorative cadence. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and elegant, with flowing curves and fine entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display typography where its high-contrast strokes and distinctive terminals can be appreciated—editorial headlines, magazine titling, book covers, and premium branding. It can also work for short-form text in refined layouts with comfortable leading and careful attention to reproduction.
The overall tone is cultured and theatrical, balancing traditional bookish authority with a touch of ornamental personality. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted terminals give it a refined, fashion-forward feel that reads as premium and intentional rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical serif model with added flair: wide proportions, emphatic thick–thin contrast, and decorative terminal decisions that heighten elegance and impact. It prioritizes visual sophistication and a memorable voice over neutral, everyday text economy.
In text, the wide set and high contrast create a bright, airy rhythm, with especially striking forms in the diagonals (V, W, X, Y) and the sinuous lowercase curves. The crisp hairlines and narrow internal joins suggest it will look best when given adequate size and clean reproduction so the fine details remain clear.