Serif Normal Inlun 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invites, refined, traditional, formal, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, open.
This serif typeface shows a classical construction with bracketed serifs, a crisp vertical stress, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned with sharp triangular apexes (notably in A and W) and delicate hairlines that taper cleanly into serifs. Lowercase forms are compact and steady, with open counters and a two-storey a; ascenders and descenders are moderately long, giving text an airy rhythm without feeling spindly. Numerals and punctuation follow the same disciplined contrast and finishing, with smooth curves and neat terminals that keep the texture consistent in running lines.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works for invitations, cultural programs, and refined branding headlines, especially where a polished, classic typographic tone supports the content.
The overall tone is poised and bookish, suggesting tradition and authority rather than display-driven novelty. Its fine hairlines and measured proportions read as elegant and editorial, with a slightly calligraphic refinement that feels at home in print-centric contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with an emphasis on refined contrast and careful finishing. Its consistent rhythm and restrained detailing suggest a focus on professional text composition and a timeless, literary presence.
In the text sample, word shapes stay stable and legible, while the high-contrast detailing becomes more noticeable at larger sizes where the hairlines and bracket transitions add sophistication. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) are drawn with clean, continuous strokes, and the serif joins are controlled, helping the face maintain an even typographic color across mixed-case settings.