Serif Normal Woray 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, refined, literary, calm, readability, editorial utility, traditional tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, open counters, generous spacing, flared terminals, calligraphic.
A traditional serif with softly bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes that stay fairly even in color. Capitals are clean and formal with wide, open shapes (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while diagonals and joins remain crisp without feeling sharp. The lowercase shows readable, textbook-like proportions with open apertures and clear differentiation between similar forms; the two-storey a and g and the balanced e contribute to an even texture. Numerals are straightforward and legible, with a rounded 8 and a simple, stable 1 and 7 that match the text rhythm.
Well-suited to body text in books, articles, and other editorial layouts where steady rhythm and comfortable readability are priorities. It can also support headings and subheads in print or PDF contexts when a classic, understated serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classical and composed, leaning toward literary and editorial typography rather than display flair. It feels familiar and trustworthy, with a quiet refinement suited to long-form reading and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and typographic neutrality, using classic proportions and restrained detailing to produce an even page color. Subtle serif shaping and open counters suggest an aim for comfortable reading and broad editorial usefulness rather than strong stylistic statement.
Curves are smooth and round-leaning, and terminals often finish with subtle flares that add warmth without becoming decorative. The spacing reads slightly generous in the sample text, supporting clarity at larger text sizes and maintaining an even, unhurried rhythm.