Serif Other Raba 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, whimsical, vintage, friendly, handwrought, warmth, personality, literary, nostalgia, distinctiveness, bracketed, soft serifs, calligraphic, lively, bouncy.
This serif has compact proportions and a lively, slightly handwrought rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with softly bracketed serifs and gently swollen terminals, creating a smooth, inked feel rather than a crisp, mechanical one. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a controlled way, and many letters end in subtle hooks or teardrop-like finishes. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with a single-storey “g” and other forms that lean toward warm, old-style construction; capitals are a bit taller and narrower, giving the overall texture a vertically oriented, lightly decorative color.
It performs well where a readable serif with personality is needed, such as book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and cultural or artisanal branding. The distinctive terminals and narrow-ish footprint also make it useful for packaging and poster typography that needs warmth and a hint of eccentricity without losing legibility.
The overall tone is friendly and storybook-like, with a vintage print character that feels approachable rather than formal. Its soft serifs and slightly playful terminals add personality, suggesting a crafted, literary mood suited to expressive setting.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with a gently decorative, hand-inked sensibility. It aims to provide a traditional reading texture while adding character through softened serifs, rounded forms, and expressive terminals.
In text, the font maintains a consistent dark color with a gentle bounce created by varied interior shapes and softly curved joins. Numerals follow the same traditional, rounded styling, keeping the set cohesive for mixed text and display use.