Serif Other Budo 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, literary, stately, warm, presence, heritage tone, editorial impact, refinement, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, calligraphic, sculpted, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously bracketed serifs that feel rounded rather than sharp. Strokes swell and taper with a subtle calligraphic rhythm, producing sculpted joins and soft, slightly teardrop-like terminals in places. The capitals are broad and confident with ample inner counters, while the lowercase shows sturdy stems and smooth curves, giving the face a solid color on the page despite the contrast. Numerals follow the same expressive serifing and curving, keeping the set visually cohesive in text.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where strong serif character and contrast can carry the voice of the layout. It can also work for upscale branding and short passages at larger sizes where the sculpted details remain clear.
The overall tone is classic and bookish with a slightly decorative flourish—more dramatic than a utilitarian text serif, yet still disciplined and readable. It suggests tradition, authority, and a crafted, editorial sensibility rather than a purely neutral voice.
Likely intended as a characterful, tradition-leaning serif that delivers strong typographic presence and a refined, crafted texture. The design balances classical proportions with decorative stroke shaping to feel expressive without becoming ornate.
Spacing reads open and steady in the sample paragraph, and the strong serif presence helps lines knit together into a continuous texture. The design’s softened corners and swelling strokes keep it from feeling austere, adding a gentle, humanist warmth.