Serif Normal Firam 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, formal, literary, classic, assertive, dynamic, editorial emphasis, classic tone, expressive italic, hierarchy, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, oldstyle, tapered.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, slightly flared terminals. Serifs are bracketed and compact, with a calligraphic feel that shows through in the curved joins and gently sheared stress. Capitals are broad and sturdy with crisp edges, while the lowercase is more fluid, featuring lively entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like finishing. Numerals share the same angled rhythm and contrast, with rounded forms and a consistent forward lean.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and titling where a classic serif voice with added momentum is desired. It can also work for book covers and magazine features, especially when paired with a calmer companion for longer text.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, but with enough motion to feel energetic rather than static. It reads as confident and editorial, suggesting craft and authority with a slightly expressive, almost hand-led italic character.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, traditional serif foundation with an italicized, calligraphic energy—balancing refinement and impact. Its strong contrast and decisive slant emphasize emphasis and hierarchy in layout-driven typography.
Spacing appears moderately open for an italic, helping counter the strong slant and contrast. The heavier strokes and sharp tapering make the design most at home at display and headline sizes, while still retaining the structured proportions of a conventional text serif.