Serif Other Opmim 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, branding, headlines, packaging, classic, whimsical, storybook, ornate, refined, distinctive voice, classic revival, decorative serif, editorial display, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, high-waist, spiky.
This serif design combines elegant, bracketed serifs with distinctive flared and teardrop-like terminals. Strokes show clear modulation, with swelling curves and tapered joins that create a slightly calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase forms feel formal and wide-set with pronounced, sculpted serifs, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curling hooks, asymmetric entry strokes, and a single-story “g” with a prominent ear. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the figures echo the same decorative terminal language, especially in the 2, 3, and 9.
Well-suited to book covers, editorial headlines, and brand identities that want a traditional serif voice with extra character. It can work for short passages or pull quotes where its decorative terminals can be appreciated, and for packaging or cultural materials that benefit from a slightly storybook, crafted tone.
The overall tone reads classical yet playful—like a traditional book face given a touch of theatrical flourish. It suggests a refined, literary sensibility while the quirky terminals and idiosyncratic details add charm and a faintly eccentric, boutique feel.
The design appears intended to bridge classic serif structure with ornamental, memorable detailing. Its consistent use of flared terminals and sculpted serifs suggests an aim toward distinctive display readability while retaining a familiar, literary foundation.
The design leans on strong silhouette features—spurred joins, pointed serifs, and lively terminals—so it maintains character at display sizes. In longer text, the distinctive shapes remain noticeable and may feel more expressive than strictly neutral, especially in words containing repeated curved letters and the more decorated capitals.