Serif Other Abduj 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, book covers, vintage, playful, friendly, storybook, rustic, nostalgia, warmth, personality, display impact, bracketed, ball terminals, soft serifs, rounded corners, informal.
A heavy, softly modeled serif with rounded, bracketed terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The letters show bulbous joins, subtle flaring, and a slightly bouncy rhythm, with small ball-like endings on some strokes. Proportions feel compact in the caps while the lowercase appears sturdy and open, supported by a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders. Numerals are chunky and characterful, matching the softened, slightly irregular contour treatment seen across the alphabet.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks where its vintage character can carry the message. It also works for book covers and sectional headings, and can handle short paragraphs when a dense, classic, old-print texture is desired.
The overall tone is warm and nostalgic, evoking hand-set printing, old-time signage, and storybook display typography. Its softened corners and jaunty terminals give it an approachable, lightly whimsical voice rather than a formal or editorial one.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with a deliberately softened, decorative finish, producing a retro, approachable look that stands out without feeling sharp or overly ornate.
Spacing and stroke density create a dark, textured color on the page, especially in paragraph settings. The design’s distinctive terminals and gentle irregularities add personality that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes, while still remaining readable in short blocks of text.