Serif Other Opmam 9 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, whimsical, storybook, vintage, playful, decorative, add charm, stand out, evoke vintage, soften serif, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, soft, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with high-contrast strokes, generous width, and softly bracketed, flared serifs. The design leans on rounded joins and subtle ball-like terminals, giving many letters a buoyant, slightly inflated silhouette. Curves are prominent and smooth, while verticals remain relatively crisp; the overall rhythm is open and airy with comfortable spacing and clear counters. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded, ornamented finishing, keeping the set visually consistent in text and display contexts.
Best suited for headlines, short passages, and identity work where a distinctive, friendly serif is desired. It can work well for packaging, café or boutique branding, book covers, invitations, and editorial display typography where a vintage or storybook flavor supports the message.
The tone feels whimsical and old-world, like a storybook or vintage confectionery sign—friendly rather than formal. Its soft terminals and flared endings add a hint of theatricality and charm, producing a warm, slightly eccentric voice that stands out without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction with softened, flared endings and playful terminal detailing, prioritizing character and charm over strict neutrality. It aims to provide a display serif that feels vintage and personable while staying coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Several glyphs emphasize personality through pronounced curvature and decorative foot/terminal shapes, which becomes especially noticeable in repeated letters (e.g., w, m) and round forms. The high contrast and delicate connecting strokes suggest best results at moderate-to-large sizes where the detailing and bracketing remain legible.