Serif Normal Robeh 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Penumbra Serif' by Adobe, 'Cornet' by Berthold, 'Campan' by Hoftype, 'Lovato' by Philatype, 'Beaufort' by Shinntype, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, magazines, heritage, authoritative, formal, bookish, impactful classic, editorial authority, traditional readability, display emphasis, bracketed, wedge, calligraphic, robust, sculpted.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sculpted, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms are relatively broad with steady, upright structure and generously sized counters, giving the shapes a sturdy, open feel. Stroke endings taper into sharp, triangular terminals, and curves are smoothly modeled with a slightly calligraphic stress. Lowercase proportions feel traditional, with a moderate x-height, clear ascenders, and deeper descenders on letters like g, j, p, and q; the overall rhythm is dark and compact in text due to the heavy stems and strong contrast.
This design is well suited to headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice needs extra impact, such as magazine spreads, editorial layouts, and book cover typography. It can also work for posters and announcements that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone, especially at larger sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The tone is confident and traditional, balancing a classic literary feel with a strong, assertive presence. Its sharp terminals and weighty silhouettes lend it a slightly dramatic, old-style seriousness suited to formal and editorial settings.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with heightened punch—maintaining familiar forms and readability cues while amplifying contrast, width, and crisp serif detailing for stronger display performance.
The numerals follow the same sturdy, high-contrast construction and read clearly at display sizes, with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, tapered finishing. Capitals are especially commanding, with broad proportions and prominent serifs that create a stately headline texture.