Serif Normal Jomey 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, literary, classic text, editorial tone, refined contrast, print tradition, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic, lively.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly sculpted, transitional-to-modern texture. Stems are sturdy while hairlines and joining strokes taper noticeably, creating bright internal counters and a crisp rhythm. Curves are drawn with a subtle calligraphic tension, and terminals often finish in small teardrop or ball-like forms, lending a slightly lively, editorial feel. Uppercase forms are stately and well-proportioned, while lowercase shows clear differentiation and a readable, traditional construction.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and formal brand communication where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the high contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an air of refinement and authority. Its contrast and crisp finishing details suggest heritage printing and editorial typography rather than casual or utilitarian use.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif voice with heightened contrast and refined finishing, balancing readability with a more polished, display-friendly sharpness. It aims to evoke established print traditions while remaining clean and controlled in continuous text.
The face maintains a consistent serif grammar across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with numerals that follow the same contrast and shaping for cohesive text color. At display sizes the thin strokes and sharp serifs become a defining feature, emphasizing elegance and precision.