Serif Normal Hakeb 9 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, literary, fashion, airy, elegance, luxury, editorial voice, formal tone, display impact, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, high-waisted, graceful.
A very delicate italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with long, tapering entry and exit strokes and sharply pointed terminals that read as fine, wedge-like serifs. Uppercase forms feel tall and slightly narrow with ample inner counters, while lowercase forms show a classic italic construction with single-storey shapes and flowing joins. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender diagonals and refined curves that keep the overall color light on the page.
This font is best suited to display and short-form typography where its contrast and hairline detail can be appreciated—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and refined brand marks. It also fits formal materials such as invitations and certificates, and premium packaging where a light, elegant voice is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and luxurious, evoking editorial typography and formal correspondence. Its light stroke weight and shimmering contrast create a poised, high-fashion impression, while the italic movement adds a sense of sophistication and quiet drama.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic with a polished, contemporary finish—prioritizing elegance, visual sparkle, and graceful motion over rugged readability in long text.
The rhythm is markedly slanted and fluid, with generous white space between strokes and a crisp, brittle edge to thin elements. At smaller sizes the finest hairlines may feel fragile, while at display sizes the contrast and tapering details become a defining feature.