Serif Normal Modor 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book titles, headlines, branding, elegant, authoritative, classic, dramatic, editorial polish, classic revival, luxury tone, high-contrast display, literary voice, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, sculpted curves, crisp joins.
This typeface presents a classic serif structure with pronounced stroke contrast: thick verticals and main stems are paired with very thin hairlines and sharp, tapering serifs. Serifs read as finely cut and mostly bracketed, with crisp wedge-like terminals on many capitals. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly sculpted, and several letters show ball terminals and teardrop-like endings that emphasize a refined, calligraphic influence. Proportions lean broad, with generous counters and a steady, formal rhythm; lowercase forms maintain a moderate x-height with clear ascenders and descenders, supporting text use while retaining a display-like elegance at larger sizes.
Well-suited for editorial typography, magazine layouts, book jackets, and headline work where high contrast and fine serif detailing can shine. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and pull quotes when set at sizes that preserve the hairline features and crisp terminals.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a high-fashion editorial feel. Strong contrast and sharp detailing add drama and prestige, while the conventional serif skeleton keeps it grounded and readable. It conveys tradition, authority, and a sense of curated sophistication rather than casual warmth.
The font appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a traditional text serif: familiar letterforms with elevated contrast and carefully shaped terminals for an upscale, print-forward voice. It prioritizes elegance and typographic presence while maintaining the conventions needed for extended reading in well-sized text settings.
The design relies on thin connecting strokes and hairline serifs, so spacing and the visibility of details will be especially influential in smaller settings. Figures appear lining and serifed, matching the sharp contrast and formal texture of the letters.