Serif Normal Moded 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, magazine headlines, book covers, brand identities, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, authoritative, elegant refinement, editorial emphasis, classic readability, premium branding, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp joins, bracketed serifs, large apertures.
This serif face combines sharp, high-contrast strokes with long, tapered hairline serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Proportions feel generously set, with broad letterforms and open counters that keep the page color crisp despite the strong thick–thin modulation. Serifs are mostly bracketed and finely pointed, and terminals tend toward clean, sculpted cuts rather than rounded finishes. Uppercase forms read stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction with a double-storey “g,” compact ears and spurs, and clear differentiation between similar shapes.
This font suits editorial settings where elegance and hierarchy matter—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined titling. It also fits book cover typography, cultural branding, and formal collateral such as invitations or event materials, where its crisp contrast and classic construction can carry a premium tone.
The overall tone is polished and formal, projecting an editorial, literature-forward character. Its sharp contrast and poised serif detailing suggest sophistication and a slightly dramatic, high-fashion edge while still remaining grounded in classical text-serif conventions.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened contrast and careful serif finishing, balancing classical readability with a more dramatic, contemporary editorial presence for prominent text and titles.
Figures and capitals carry strong presence thanks to the dark main strokes and delicate hairlines, creating a distinctly “engraved” rhythm at display sizes. In the sample text, the wide set and open counters help maintain readability, but the thin horizontals and hairlines visually emphasize refinement over ruggedness.