Sans Normal Takid 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazine, branding, classic, formal, literate, refined, classic revival, text readability, editorial tone, print elegance, bracketed serifs, stroke modulation, oldstyle figures, soft terminals, bookish.
This typeface shows pronounced stroke modulation with sharp, tapered joins and clearly bracketed serifs, creating a crisp, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly condensed in feel, while verticals carry strong weight relative to hairline horizontals and diagonals. The lowercase has compact, sturdy forms with rounded bowls and gently angled stress, paired with a moderate x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, with varying heights and lively, text-oriented proportions.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs effectively in titles and pull quotes, where the high contrast and crisp serifs add sophistication and hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, evoking classic book typography and formal publishing. Its contrast and sculpted details give it a refined, slightly dramatic voice that feels authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with strong contrast and carefully shaped serifs, balancing readability with an elegant, print-forward texture. Its oldstyle numerals and calligraphic modulation suggest a focus on literary and editorial typography.
In the sample text, the design maintains strong word-shape clarity and a steady baseline, with tight interior counters that add density at larger sizes. The uppercase carries a stately presence with sharp diagonals and confident serifs, while the lowercase includes distinctive two-storey forms and curved terminals that reinforce a literary character.