Serif Normal Fonoh 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, traditional, dramatic, formal, confident, editorial impact, classic voice, expressive italic, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, swashy.
A slanted serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a crisp, print-oriented texture. The letterforms show bracketed serifs, tapered joins, and sharp terminals that suggest a calligraphic influence rather than purely geometric construction. Curves are full and weighty, with compact internal counters in many capitals, while the italic angle creates a strong forward rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same bold, high-contrast logic, producing a dense, emphatic color in text and a strong silhouette in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, standfirsts, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial applications where a strong italic serif presence is desired. It can also work for book covers, event posters, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a traditional yet energetic tone, while longer body text may require generous size and leading to avoid heaviness.
The overall tone is classical and assertive, evoking editorial typography and formal publishing. Its italic energy and sharp finishing details add drama and movement, while the serif structure keeps the voice traditional and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif heritage in a forceful italic voice, combining high-contrast strokes and bracketed serifs for a refined, print-like impression. Its emphasis on bold presence and forward motion suggests a focus on editorial impact and expressive display typography rather than neutrality.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast create an intentionally dark page color, emphasizing headlines and short passages. The italic slant and occasional swash-like strokes on select letters contribute to a lively cadence, but the compact spacing and heavy strokes can feel intense at smaller sizes.