Serif Normal Foral 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, pull quotes, classic, dramatic, energetic, literary, emphasis, drama, editorial voice, display impact, classic styling, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, angular, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered strokes. The serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with wedge-like terminals that keep the letterforms crisp even at heavier weight. Counters are moderately open, curves are smoothly drawn, and joins show a subtle calligraphic influence, producing a lively rhythm across words. The overall texture is dark and assertive, with sturdy verticals, energetic diagonals, and compact internal spaces that read as strongly italic rather than simply oblique.
This face works best where italic needs to be a primary voice: magazine headlines, cover lines, chapter openers, and prominent pull quotes. Its strong contrast and dark color make it effective for display sizes and short-to-medium text runs where a classic serif tone with extra energy is desired.
The tone feels traditional yet theatrical—suited to expressive, attention-grabbing typography without leaving the conventions of a bookish serif. Its brisk slant and punchy contrast add urgency and drama, while the familiar serif structure maintains a credible, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a bold, expressive italic companion for traditional serif typography—delivering a classic foundation with heightened contrast, sharper terminals, and a more animated rhythm for emphasis and storytelling contexts.
Uppercase forms look stately and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase carries more movement and personality through angled stress and tapered terminals. Numerals are similarly weighty and italicized, designed to hold presence alongside text.