Serif Other Labo 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, whimsical, vintage, dramatic, playful, distinctive voice, vintage flair, display impact, editorial character, ornamental serif, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, teardrop, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Many strokes end in teardrop/ball terminals, giving curves a juicy, ink-trap-like heft and making joins feel sculpted rather than purely geometric. Capitals are stately and compact with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase shows lively details (notably in a, g, y, and the ampersand) that introduce a hand-influenced rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrasty, slightly flamboyant logic, with rounded bowls and tapered entries that keep the texture dark but animated.
Best suited to headlines and short text where its distinctive terminals and contrast can be appreciated—branding, posters, packaging, and book or magazine covers. It can work in larger paragraph sizes for editorial flavor, but its strong detailing and dark texture will be most effective when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is theatrical and characterful—part editorial classicism, part playful display. Its exaggerated terminals and high-contrast strokes suggest a vintage, storybook sensibility that feels expressive and a little mischievous rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif structure with decorative, calligraphic finishing—using dramatic contrast, bracketed serifs, and bulbous terminals to create a bold, memorable voice for display typography.
In text settings the font builds a dense, punchy color, with terminals and bracketing creating a distinctive cadence across words. The uppercase reads authoritative, while the lowercase adds personality through bulbous counters and tapered strokes, making it feel more like a display serif than a quiet workhorse.