Serif Normal Worib 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, academic, print, classic, literary, refined, formal, calm, readability, editorial text, classic styling, bracketed, oldstyle, humanist, open counters, generous spacing.
A traditional text serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show open apertures and round, slightly oval bowls, with smooth joins and a steady, even rhythm in running text. Uppercase forms are stately and balanced (notably the broad, circular O and the classic R leg), while lowercase maintains clear differentiation with a two-storey a and g, compact e, and a readable, straight-stemmed i and l. Numerals are lining and proportionate, designed to sit comfortably alongside capitals.
Well suited to body text in books, journals, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and an even typographic color are priorities. It can also serve effectively for headings and pull quotes when a classic, formal voice is desired, especially in print-oriented contexts.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, with a quietly authoritative presence. Its restrained detailing and classic proportions suggest tradition, clarity, and editorial polish rather than display theatrics.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, emphasizing familiar forms, open counters, and a stable rhythm to support comfortable long-form reading.
Curves feel carefully drawn and consistent across rounds (C, G, O, Q), and terminals stay conservative, reinforcing a conventional, dependable texture. The spacing in the sample text reads relaxed and breathable, supporting longer passages without looking rigid.