Serif Other Raby 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, posters, book covers, branding, vintage, bookish, folkloric, dramatic, whimsical, add personality, historic flavor, display emphasis, print texture, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, textured, old-style.
This serif face pairs sturdy vertical stems with lively, calligraphic modulation, producing crisp thick–thin transitions and a slightly textured, inked feel. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into subtle wedge-like terminals, with occasional soft curves and small spur details that keep the outlines from feeling mechanical. Proportions are compact and tall, with comparatively short extenders and an even, steady baseline rhythm in text. Counters are moderate and somewhat pinched in places, and the overall drawing favors strong silhouettes and clear vertical emphasis rather than geometric regularity.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine display, and titles where a classic serif voice with added personality is desirable. It can also work for posters, cultural event materials, and branding that benefits from a traditional yet distinctive texture. For longer passages, it performs best when given comfortable size and spacing to let its contrast and terminals remain clear.
The overall tone reads vintage and literary, suggesting a classic print tradition with a hint of theatrical character. Its expressive terminals and uneven, hand-influenced modulation add warmth and a slightly whimsical, storybook quality, while the strong contrast keeps it feeling formal and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif by adding expressive, calligraphic shaping and slightly irregular terminal behavior, creating a distinctive display serif that still reads comfortably in text-like settings. Its goal seems to balance historical flavor with strong contemporary impact.
The uppercase shows a confident, poster-like presence with pronounced verticals, while the lowercase maintains a compact texture that stays cohesive across longer lines. Numerals appear consistent with the text style, with firm strokes and serifed, old-style-like detailing that supports traditional composition.