Serif Normal Bomun 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Centuria' by Catopodis, 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype, 'Aesthet Nova' by Inhouse Type, and 'Accia Flare' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, hearty, vintage, confident, friendly, editorial, impact, warmth, heritage, readability, display, bracketed, rounded, ball terminals, soft serifs, robust.
A very heavy serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, rounded serifs. Strokes are broad and steady with moderate contrast, and many joins and corners are softened, giving the outlines a slightly cushioned, inked feel. Counters are relatively small for the weight, while apertures remain readable; terminals often finish with subtle ball or teardrop shapes (notably on forms like a, c, and f). The overall texture is dark and even, with sturdy verticals and gently sculpted curves that keep large sizes smooth and coherent.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where a dense, impactful texture is desired—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and brand marks. The heavy weight and soft serif shaping help it hold up at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications where a bold, traditional voice is needed.
The tone is warm and assertive, with a classic, slightly old-style friendliness rather than a sharp formal stiffness. Its weight and rounded detailing create a comfortable, approachable voice that still reads as authoritative and established.
Designed to deliver a strongly legible, traditional serif presence with a softer, more personable finish. The combination of sturdy construction, rounded bracketing, and decorative terminal touches suggests an aim toward confident display typography that still retains familiar text-serif cues.
Uppercase forms are blocky and stable, while the lowercase shows more character through rounded shoulders and terminal shapes; together they produce a confident, display-leaning rhythm. Numerals are similarly robust and prominent, matching the alphabet’s dense color and soft serif treatment.