Serif Normal Solum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, classic italics, editorial tone, refined emphasis, literary setting, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, crisp, tapered.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic stress and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharp, and curves show a smooth, controlled modulation from thick to hairline. The italic construction is lively but disciplined, with a consistent rightward slant and gently sheared verticals. Round forms are narrow and energetic, while capitals keep a dignified, slightly condensed presence; numerals follow the same contrast and angled rhythm for a cohesive texture.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine settings where an expressive italic is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal announcements or invitations where contrast and elegance are desirable.
The overall tone is polished and literary, evoking traditional book typography and formal editorial voice. Its strong contrast and confident italic movement convey sophistication and a sense of cultured drama without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a classic text serif italic with a calligraphic underpinning, balancing readability with a distinctly refined, high-contrast voice for both continuous reading and elevated display moments.
Spacing reads open enough for continuous text, but the hairlines and sharp serifs create a bright, sparkling page color at larger sizes. The italic angle is prominent, giving emphasis and momentum, and the uppercase italic forms feel particularly stately in headlines and pull quotes.