Serif Normal Fazo 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, invitations, packaging, editorial, refined, dramatic, fashion, classical, elegance, drama, luxury, calligraphic, swashy, bracketed, hairline, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a crisp, pointed pen-like construction. Strokes swing between thick, sculpted stems and very fine hairlines, with sharp wedge terminals and delicate, bracketed serifs that often resolve into tapered points rather than flat feet. Letterforms show a lively diagonal stress and flowing rhythm, with selectively extended entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like curls (notably in the lowercase and some numerals). Counters are relatively compact and the overall color is bold-and-light in quick alternation, giving the text a sparkling, engraved feel.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headings, luxury branding, title treatments, and elegant packaging where its contrast and italic motion can shine. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, especially where a refined, high-style voice is desired.
The tone is elegant and theatrical, balancing classic bookish tradition with a fashion-forward sheen. Its sharp hairlines and expressive italic movement convey sophistication and a sense of ceremony, making it feel premium, curated, and slightly flamboyant in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif voice with heightened contrast and expressive, calligraphic detailing. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama, offering a distinctly premium rhythm for editorial and brand-led typography.
Uppercase forms read stately and formal, while the lowercase introduces more personality through looped terminals and calligraphic flicks. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with distinctive curves and tapered ends that keep them visually consistent with the letters.