Serif Other Omru 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, gothic, theatrical, whimsical, storybook, decorative impact, period flavor, dramatic voice, title emphasis, spiky serifs, incised feel, calligraphic, high-waisted, sharp terminals.
A decorative serif with tall, condensed proportions and a lively, slightly idiosyncratic rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation and brisk transitions into pointed, triangular serifs and sharp beak-like terminals, giving many letters an incised, blade-cut finish. Curves are taut and narrow, counters are relatively tight, and verticals dominate, while a few characters introduce subtle asymmetry and flare that keep the texture animated in text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same angular, tapered detailing, producing a cohesive, display-forward color.
Best suited to display sizes where the angular serif details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding with a historical or fantastical bent. It can also work for short editorial accents (pull quotes, section heads) when a distinctive, dramatic voice is desired.
The overall tone is darkly elegant and theatrical, with a gothic-leaning sharpness softened by a playful, storybook eccentricity. It suggests classic fantasy or period flavor rather than strict formality, feeling ornate without becoming overly delicate.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke a carved, vintage serif tradition while pushing it into a more eccentric, decorative register. The narrow proportions and spiky serif language prioritize personality and impact, aiming for memorable titles and thematic branding rather than neutral body copy.
In running text the narrow set and pointed detailing create a distinctive, high-contrast texture that reads as intentionally stylized. The design’s signature is the recurring wedge-shaped serif treatment and frequent spur-like terminals, which heighten character and help headlines feel carved and dramatic.